NATIVE FOODS CAFE.
218 S CLARK ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
5 of 10 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 222016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 152016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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 132016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOUND INSIDE WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WATE CANS.
NOV 52015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDED LIGHTS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING FROM PIPES NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
JUL 292013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.
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JUL 222013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 52012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER,INSIDE CABINET WHERE CONDIMENTS ARE STORED AND INSIDE STOVE.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTS.
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 292012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER,INSIDE CABINET WHERE CONDIMENTS ARE STORED AND INSIDE STOVE.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTS.
NOTED MIDDLE EXSPOSE HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR-HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED.ALSO NOTED WATER UNDER FRONT EXSPOSED HAND SINK FIND SOURCE AND CONTROL.
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