Patel's Cafe

Chicago Health Dept

2600 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2019.

Last inspected Jun 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2019

Inspection history

JUN 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND HELPING IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CHOPPING BOARD IN THE SMOOTHIE AREA FIRST FLOOR WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT BY THE PREP AREA CLOSE TO THE STAIR GOING UP TO 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS WITH PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS/MOSQUITOES HARBORAGE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOT ENOUGH LIGHT (DARK)INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUN 21

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES AND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED PREPARING FOODS, SOAKING EDIBLE LEAFS, INSIDE THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. OTHER EMPLOYEE NOTED WASHING MICROWAVE DISH INSIDE THE REAR PREP HAND SINK AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED FOOD, INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP/TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. FOODS, EDIBLE PAN (EDIBLE LEAFS WITH JELLY, NUTS AND SEEDS) BEING PREPARED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THE GLASS PROTECTING/SNEEZE GUARD WAS MISSING AND ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMER THAT WAS THERE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL FOODS AND STOPPED FOOD PREPARATION IN SINK AND AREA WITHOUT SNEEZE GUARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREPARED VEGETABLE WATER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.---PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FLAT BREADS FOR DISPLAY AND SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED INCLUDING BUSINESS ADDRESS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PLASTIC SPOONS ON DISPLAY FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVE IMPROPERLY STORED WITH EXPOSED MOUTH PIECES. MUST STORE WITH ACCESS TO HANDLES ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.---PLASTIC PROTECTING INSIDE FRONT METAL CABINETS AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER FOUND PEELING. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---FRONT PREP SHELVING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP SOUTH END THREE DOOR COOLER..--- MUST REPLACE. PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON SAME PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED CUTS/GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING WALL TILE AND HOLES IN THE WALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXHAUST HOOD. ALSO HOLES IN WALL OPENING AROUND METAL ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AT THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 1ST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP AT MACHINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 8

2017

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 3

2017

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

FOUND OVER 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, ALSO FOUND OVER 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.--------- MUST PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR FLOOR DRAIN AT SAME AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FINISH ALL SURFACES TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

: NOTED SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH SPRAYER HANGING BELOW THE FLOOD RIM OF THE SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DIPPER WELL NOT INSTALLED (BULK ICE CREAM CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER). MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL USING FOOD GRADE MATERIALS. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT COUNTER JUICE/BEVERAGE AND PAAN PREPARATION AREA. PREMISES REMODELED WITHOUT PROOF OF CDPH PLAN APPROVAL. ------------NOTED UNVENTED OVEN, GRILL AND TORTILLA MAKER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KITCHEN HOOD.

JUL 31

2017

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF RAT, ROACH, MICE AND FLYING INSECT INFESTATION THROUGH OUT THE PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: (FIRST FLOOR)-OVER 70 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, INSIDE CABINETS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ONE LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR BY THE BAKING AREA AND OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, JUICING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES AT THE SAME....BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS- OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH PALLETS, INSIDE MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION, INSIDE CONTAINERS, ON FLOORS AT THE SUMP PUMP ROOM. OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING AND FOOD EQUIPMENT... OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.....NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP ABOVE 1/4" TO OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PESTS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NOTED NO PROPER TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO TEST THE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF CHEMICALS. PREMISE PROVIDED A CHLORINE TEST STRIP SANITIZING KIT BUT USES THE QUAT CHEMICAL AS SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER TEST KIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS..

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING AND NO MILK CRATES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER....MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTH, AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING/CABINETS AND EQUIPMENT USED FOR PREPPING, STORAGE AND SERVING FOOD THROUGH OUT WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH THE FIRST FLOOR PREP, BASEMENT FOOD PREP, DRY STORAGE AREAS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA....NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS ESPECIALLY WITH RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS,

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPPING AND INSIDE CABINETS OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN WALLS WHERE FLYING INSECTS WERE FOUND INCLUDING FOOD SPILLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA....NOTED CONDENSATION ON VENT ABOVE THE CONVECTION OVEN OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION. UNFINISHED WALLS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA AND 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FINISH ALL SURFACES TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH SPRAYER HANGING BELOW THE FLOOD RIM OF THE SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DIPPER WELL NOT INSTALLED (BULK ICE CREAM CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER). MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL USING FOOD GRADE MATERIALS. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT COUNTER JUICE/BEVERAGE AND PAAN PREPARATION AREA. PREMISES REMODELED WITHOUT PROOF OF CDPH PLAN APPROVAL. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, REMOVE PAAN PREPARATION INGREDIENTS FROM FRONT, CUSTOMER SIDE OF COUNTER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS, INSIDE STORAGE AREA BY THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE CABINETS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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MAY 3

2017

PASS · 0 violations

APR 21

2017

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FIRST FLOOR HAND WASH SINK PREP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 64.4F. NOTED NO SOAP AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASH SINK PREP AREA, NO SOAP AT BOTH MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOMS USED BY BOTH CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AD COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS, MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS IN THE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD FROM THE TIN CANS AND STORE INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE CONTAINER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

AUG 26

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

A BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER BEHIND THE COUNTER NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 18

2016

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND/OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS; TWO EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND THE COUNTER; NO SOAP IN THE MENS OR WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES, AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMALL LIVES FLIES ON WALLS, GARBAGE CANS, AND JUICING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT JUICING AREA. ALSO, RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK BEHIND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS; REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER OR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1506665, DATED 8/31/2015. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; VIOLATION #30; Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler. VIOLATION #32; Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in 1st floor prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. VIOLATION # 34; Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink, and under storage shelving in 1st floor prep area, and bsmt prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). VIOLATION #35; Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bsmt prep area, shall be replaced, walls/ceiling that had peeling paint in bsmt storage area, shall be repaired/sealed. VIOLATION #36; Missing light shields in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer, shall be provided. VIOLATION #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. PREMISES STILL NON COMPLIANT. EACH VIOLATION LISTED MUST BE CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BEHIND THE FRONT PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USE IN THE DEEP FREEZER TO STORE FOOD,COOLER LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. TAPE BEING USED ON THE SIDE OF ICE CREAM COOLER. EXPOSED WOOD ON THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, A BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER BEHIND THE COUNTER NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED THAT GROCERY BAGS AND TAPE ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE. STAIN OR TREAT RAW WOOD, AND REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DIPPER WELL AND MICROWAVE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING LIGHTS ABOVE THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER, IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT, AND MISSING LIGHTS IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE; DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED. MOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 31

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in 1st floor prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink, and under storage shelving in 1st floor prep area, and bsmt prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bsmt prep area, shall be replaced, walls/ceiling that had peeling paint in bsmt storage area, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Missing light shields in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer, shall be provided.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

APR 21

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD PRODUCT OUTSIDE OF HOLDING CONTAINERS OR USE SCOOPERS WITH LONGER HANDLES.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY CASES, COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS AT THE FRONT MAIN COUNTER SERVICE AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES, FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER DRIED SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF THE WASTE BASKET CONTAINER AT THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AT THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY CASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL LARGE ICE CREAM CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. FOUND VARIOUS LARGE ICE CREAM CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT THE MAIN SERVICE COUNTER UNDER ALL SHELVES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DISPLAY CASES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE AT FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER MAKING FRESH JUICES AND SMOOTHIES WITHOUT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

AUG 26

2011

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 18

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES OVER 35 TOTAL IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE CABINET WHERE THE GARBAGE CAN WITH FRUIT SKINS AND PULPS IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES. INFORM PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. (FIELD SUPERVISOR T.SALAZAR NOTIFIED).

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT REPORT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING:THE EXTERIOR LID OF ALL THE GARBAGE CANS, THE TEA AND NUTS CONTAINER,THE PURI CONTAINER CASE, ALL THE EXTERIOR DOOR AND ALL INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS IN THE SERVING AREA, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER,THE JUICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DRY THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.(WITH STANDING WATER).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING IN THE DINING AREA.PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE BLENDER MACHINE FOR THE LASSI/SMOOTHIE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 8

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 2

2010

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND 90 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED AND NEXT TO BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTROL ACTIVITY.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH MAP OF PREMISES AND BAITED STATIONS. SEAL GAPS ON SIDE AND UNDER REAR DOOR.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MUST PROVIDE A DUMPSTER FOR PREMISES OR DOCUMENTATION REGARDING SAME.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH DRAIN BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MARBLE FLOOR NEAR FRONT SERVICE AREA NO PROPERLY SEALED. SEAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SERVICE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL GAPS IN BASEBOARDS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. HOLES IN WALLS, CEILINGS AND COUNTERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH MOST IN BASEMENT (NORTH SIDE). SEAL ALL HOLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS. PROVIDE VENT COVER FOR VENT IN CEILING NEXT TO STAIRS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT ON NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES. REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER, STORE ITEMSS 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.

JUN 2

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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