JUN 6
2022
PASS 1 violation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
NOHEA CAFE.
Chicago Health Dept
1312 W MADISON · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2022.
16 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jun 2022.
Last inspected Jun 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
64
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON PANINI PRESS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED LIQUID POOLING AT BOTTOM OF 1 (GLASS) DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2498190, DATED 4/14/21. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION: #37 OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS LOCATED AT FRONT REGISTER (BLACK & WHITE ICING COOKIES AND BROWNIES) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PIC REMOVED ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS WITHOUT LABELS FROM GRAB AND GO SECTION DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR REPLACED BAKED GOODS WITH SIMILAR ITEMS WITH PROPER LABELS.
APR 14
2021
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT UNISEX PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS LOCATED AT FRONT REGISTER (BLACK & WHITE ICING COOKIES AND BROWNIES) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
SEP 23
2020
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPILLAGE ON THE COVING.
JUL 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU INCLUDING ASTERISKING FOR ANIMAL PRODUCT (EGGS) BREAKFAST ITEMS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND SPLATTER ON THE EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, HOT BOX WARMER WITH BACON, AND MICROWAVE AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
CLOSED RECEPTACLE NEEDED IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS, AND UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE RACKS IN REAR. MUST MAINTAIN.
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JUL 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL & CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 18
2018
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KIT OR PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE TABLE-TOP OVEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROPERLY DATE MARK ALL RTE FOODS HELD IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON BAKERY PRODUCTS; COOKIES, BROWNIES, ETC., BEING SOLD FROM A SELF SERVE CONTAINER AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INGREDIENTS ON PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN. CORE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL & CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 5
2017
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
OCT 3
2017
FAIL 5 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND WATER DRPPING ONTO PARTS AND MAKING ICE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING FANS,UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS AND WALL BASES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 28
2017
FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE MISSING ON HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ADDITIONAL ADJACENT HAND WASHING SINK TO WASH HANDS.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND WATER DRPPING ONTO PARTS AND MAKING ICE.ALSO,A REFRIGERATOR STORED IN HALLWAY ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOM WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE AND PAPER GOODS OPEN AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN SAME AREA AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAS STORAGE SHELVES WITH( NAPKINS,PAPER CUPS,LIDS,PLASTIC WEAR,CARRY-OUT BAGS).MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,PROVIDE A LOCK FOR REFRIGERATOR OR REMOVE FROM AREA AND PAPER GOODS FROM STORAGE SHELVES.REMOVE PAPER GOODS FROM TOILET ROOM AND STORE PROPERLY.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS,PICTURES IN PREP AREAS,DINING AREAS,EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS,HALL WAY AND A CRATE WITH SOILED TOWELS STORED INSIDE .REMOVE CRATE WITH SOILED ITEMS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/28/17.(SETIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN SPIDER WEBS AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES,COUNTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING FANS,UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLIDING DOOR ON REAR MOPSINK CLOSET AREA AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN COFFEE PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE. THERMOMETER FOR COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AND SALAD & FRUIT COOLER
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 10
2016
PASS 4 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WORN BEYOND REPAIR, STAINED, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLES IN WALL IN PREP AREA. SEAL SAME.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
DEC 11
2015
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, THE SIDES OF THE COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR ALL CHIPPED WALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN ALL STAINS, DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. PAINT ALL WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNABLE TO OPEN CLOSET DOOR TO MOP SINK AREA, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
APR 30
2015
PASS 2 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE TABLE TOP GRILLS AND THE PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH.
SEP 5
2014
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA AND REMOVE COFFEE BEANS AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COVING ALONG WALLS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR HALLWAY, IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
JUL 15
2013
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING ABOVE SANDWICH PREP COOLER BY CEILING FAN. CLEAN WALL IN REAR BY CONVECTION OVEN AND PREP TABLE.
OCT 3
2012
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SMALL CABINET DRAWER NEXT TO COLD HOLDING UNIT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER AT ESPRESSSO/ICE MACHINE DRAIN AT COFFEE STATION AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT THE SMALL COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER REAR CUSTOMER SITTING AREA AND REAR OFFICE.
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