SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

OUTDOOR CAFE.

EAT. 87/100

3257 W BRYN MAWR AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 8, 2014 · passed

4 of 5 inspections passed.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
none critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 8
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROVIDE A SINGLE BUBBLE TEA STRAW DISPENSER OR STATED STRAWS MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SO AS TO NOT BE CONTAMINATED WHEN PUBLIC USES SELF-SERVICE STRAWS AT THE FRONT COUNTER.

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

MUST DEFROST ICE BOXES ON PREMISES TO REMOVE FROST AND ICE BUILD-UP.

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

MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AND FAUCET HANDLES TO PREVENT LEAKS AT THE 3-COMP SINK.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE AT FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 5
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Floors in bsmt storage areas, rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning(corners).

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

Walls that had exposed raw in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired sealed walls that had exposed plaster in mop sink room shall be repaired/sealed.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen area, dining area not clean, need cleaning.

JAN 9
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSDE HAND SINK, SEAL THE HOLE BEHIND THE EXPOSED SINK. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL THE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE CREAM FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TAABLE.

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

MUST REMOVE/SCRAPE CEILING PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE. MUST SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE SHELVE WITH CANNED AND BOTTLED FOODS IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST READJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM.

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD.

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

WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE, DINING TABLES AND TOP OF THE COUNTER MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

DEC 21
2011
FAILED
0 violations
SEP 13
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need cleaning, cooler shelving, and storage shelving need detailed cleaning(1st floor, and bsmt.).

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

floors under heavy equipment shelving 1st fl, bsmt, not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

walls in rear storage area that had peeling paint, shall be repair.

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

light shields in prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).missing light shield in bathroom shall be provided.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

exhaust vent(ventilation)in prep area, dining areas, and bathroom not clean need cleaning(detailed).

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