SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NATIVE FOODS CAFE.

YOUR CALL. 49/100

218 S CLARK ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 22, 2016 · passed

5 of 10 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 22
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREA SIDE WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS NEED RE-GROUTING IN THESE AREAS: DISH MACHINE AREA,3-COMP SINK AREA, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ENTRY WAY OF PREP AREA, IN FRONT OF STEAMER COOKER. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS OF FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED LOWER BASEMENT AREA NOT MAINTAINED FREE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORS,EMPLOYEES SHOES,SHIRTS,EQUIPMENT,COMPUTER,ETC.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE PROPERLY. ALSO DIRTY DUST PAN STORED AFTER USE ON WALL WITH TRASH INSIDE.MUST PROPERLY CLEAN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE . IN DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS OBSERVED INSIDE WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WASTE CANS.

AUG 15
2016
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. UNABLE TO CHANGE WATER TEMPERATURE FROM HOT TO COLD TO FAUCETS USING FAUCET HANDLES OR SPRAYER DEVICE. THE COLD WATER TEMPERATURE IS 78.F. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREA SIDE WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS NEED RE-GROUTING IN THESE AREAS: DISH MACHINE AREA,3-COMP SINK AREA, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ENTRY WAY OF PREP AREA, IN FRONT OF STEAMER COOKER. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS OF FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED LOWER BASEMENT AREA NOT MAINTAINED FREE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORS,EMPLOYEES SHOES,SHIRTS,EQUIPMENT,COMPUTER,ETC.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE PROPERLY. ALSO DIRTY DUST PAN STORED AFTER USE ON WALL WITH TRASH INSIDE.MUST PROPERLY CLEAN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE . IN DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS OBSERVED INSIDE WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WATE CANS.

MAY 13
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF GUACAMOLE,AND GUACAMOLE WITH KALE- INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.APPROX 8LBS/COST APPROX $30.00 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 48.6F,46.7.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND INSIDE WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WATE CANS.

NOV 5
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKLINE AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDED LIGHTS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING FROM PIPES NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JUL 29
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CEILING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES, AND ALL OF THE WINDOW SILLS AT WALLS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.

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JUL 22
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED ON PREMSIES MORE THAN 25 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CARD BOARD BOXES IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE EXIT DOOR IN FRONT OF THE RESTROOMS, ON THE WALLS AT THE FRONT CASHIER STATION AND ON THE WALLS AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 7/29/2013. ABOVE STATED AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITIZED.

SERIOUSOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

MUST REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA LOCATED BETWEEN THE STOVE AND THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR. THERE ARE TWO OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN WITHIN 25 FEET OF STATED HAND SINK.

MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN SERVICE LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME BUILD-UP.

MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CEILING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES, AND ALL OF THE WINDOW SILLS AT WALLS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 5
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER,INSIDE CABINET WHERE CONDIMENTS ARE STORED AND INSIDE STOVE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED MIDDLE EXPOSE HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR-HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED.ALSO NOTED WATER UNDER FRONT EXSPOSED HAND SINK FIND SOURCE AND CONTROL.

AUG 29
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY PROBLEM AND CLEAN INFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER,INSIDE CABINET WHERE CONDIMENTS ARE STORED AND INSIDE STOVE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED MIDDLE EXSPOSE HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR-HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED.ALSO NOTED WATER UNDER FRONT EXSPOSED HAND SINK FIND SOURCE AND CONTROL.

DEC 15
2011
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 30
2011
FAILED
0 violations

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