Outdoor Cafe
Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2025-01-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-01-07 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP AREA WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
2024-04-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING FLOOR TILES AND BROKEN CEMENT UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
2024-04-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING.ON TOP SAID SINK, WAS STORED A METAL PORTABLE DISH DRAIN WITH CLEAN METAL CUPS AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS.HANDWASHING SINK MUST AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUN...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER AND DISPOSABLE BOXES OF CUPS, LIDS ETC. IN BASEMENT AREA NOT ENCASED.SAID PIPES MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SCOOP WITH NO HANDLE STORED INSIDE THE BAG OF SUGAR .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLE TO SCOOP FOODS FROM BAGS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BREAD STORED INSIDE GROCERIE PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE CONTAINER WITH LID TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING FLOOR TILES AND BROKEN CEMENT UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 23,2023,REPORT#2471641 #51) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #55) 6-201.11: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING N...
2023-02-23 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK BY COFFEE STATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPAIR.
2022-07-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS.
2022-06-27 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAM, MILK, ETC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. MUST ENSURE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON THE PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY M...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS.
2021-06-21 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES WITH CUPS INSIDE STORED ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK AT HAND WASHING FAUCET IN PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS BEING USED. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
2020-11-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2020-11-13 Fail Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, PRODUCE AND DESTROY THREE BATCHES OF ICE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDA...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-05-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FIOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN THE ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114-UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT NOT BEING USED FOR 10 YEARS) PER OWNER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11- CRACKED, BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED WALLS BY THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11- VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2019-05-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FIOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, SURFACES WHERE WATER ARE COMING FROM,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES.ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN THE ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT NOT BEING USED FOR 10 YEARS) PER OWNER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CRACKED, BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED WALLS BY THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2018-02-08 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION CONTAINER IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELVING FOR COFFEE FLAVORINGS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER DIRTY WITH ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS, UNDER THE SINKS, SHELVING, WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES SUCH AS BAGS OF CEMENT, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORE...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NON COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
2017-05-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AREA WITH DEAD ROACHES.
2017-05-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES AT CORNER WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AT INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AREA WITH DEAD ROACHES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE BATH ROOM HAND WASH SINK AND HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2016-07-08 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE FORKS STORED IMPROPERLY. STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN NEAR GREASE TRAP. CLEAN FLOORS IN CONERS AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ONLY 1 SINK STOPPER. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN SMALL REACH IN COOLER NEAR 3 COMP SINK
2015-12-04 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, front counter shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in kitchen prep area under bfront counter, 3 compartment sink had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
2015-05-26 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
2014-12-22 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 3 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
DURING INSPECTION FOUND A NON-COMMERCIAL TYPE HOME WHIRLPOOL DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES.UNABLE TO TEST MACHINE FOR PROPER RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F AND ABOVE OR PROPER CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION. UNIT WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. UNIT CANNOT BE USED ON PREMISE...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TRIM ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE ICE BOX FREEZER.
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