Chicago
47
BEAT

Pick Me Up Cafe

3408 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
47/100

Mixed record — 8 of 14 inspections passed

Inspections
14
8 passed
Last Inspected
2019-08-28
Pass Rate
57%
2 failures
Score
47/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2018, 2014)
Sanitation issues found across 34 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 34×
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
2019-08-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
8
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE DRY/FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AT THE FOLLOWING :- - FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT PREP AREA WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT. - MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BY THE COOKING STOVE WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ACCUMULATED DUST ON DUCT VENT ABOVE COOKING/PREP AREA AND ON WASHROOM EXHAUST VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2018-08-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-08-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A)(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.14 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ESPRESSO MACHINE, COFFEE DRIP MACHINE, AND ICE MACHINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C) MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR EQUIPMENT ME...

2017-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING READY TO EAT FOODS (SALADS, TOFU, CHEESE ETC) AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES, USING UTENSILS AND NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES OR USE UTENSILS WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING READ...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE FRONT DINING AREA CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

2016-08-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON ALL COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKET,COOLER DOOR HANDLES, INSIDE FREEZERS, LID OF BOX FREEZER. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST NOT USE STRING AS HANDLES ON THE COOKS LINE COOLERS. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC ...

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH/PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WASHROOMS WITH DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN.

2016-08-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. TWO COOLERS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 49F (REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER) AND COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER AT 57.4F WITH FALAFEL FILLING AT 52.5F IN THE REAR COOLER AND COOKED RICE AT 54.1F IN TH...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. CHORIZO AT 58.9F, BEANS AT 51.4F, HAM AT 52.5F, COOKED RICE AT 54.1F, CHICKEN AT 49.8F, ALL IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. PREPARED FALAFEL FILLING DATED 7-30-16 AT 52...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

WITNESS DURING INSPECTION COOK WASHING UTENSILS, KNIFE INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. OTHER UTENSILS SUCH AS A SPOON, PIZZA SLICER FOUND INSIDE THE SINK WITH A SOAPY SPONGE. INSTRUCTED ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ON...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON ALL COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKET,COOLER DOOR HANDLES, INSIDE FREEZERS, LID OF BOX FREEZER OR ON FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST NOT USE STRING AS HANDLES ON THE COOKS LINE COOLERS...

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH/PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WASHROOMS WITH DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS AT THE ICE CREAM FOUNTAIN PREP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2015-07-30 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER AND THE 1 DOOR MEAT COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER FOUND IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE EACH REFRIGERATION UNIT.

2014-12-11 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. RMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT BAR. MUST REPAIR/MAINATIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUIL-UP AT THE VENT,PIPES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ON CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2014-06-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Food Temperature

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

MISSING DOOR HANDLE AT MEAT COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE.

2014-06-03 Fail Canvass
4
serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/09/13, INPECTION REPORT#1369568.(35) REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

minor Food Temperature

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

MISSING DOOR HANDLE AT MEAT COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR WALLS OF THE CHEST ICE CREAM FREEZER AT FRONT BAR. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DUST.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS.

2013-10-09 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN WHERE LOOSE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED (COOKING, ICE MACHINE).

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN.

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN BY HOT HOLDING LINE.

2012-11-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE EXTERIOR HANDLES OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR AND 2DR REFRIGERATOR. ALSO REPLACE THE LOOSE GASKET AT 2DR REFRIGERATOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT VENT IN THE CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT 1DR FREEZER AND AT 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN.

2011-01-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

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

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employee. PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE WAS NOT PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED INSIDE THE SAME SINK UTENSILS(LARGE WHISK)PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH...

minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND PROVIDE END CAPS, ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2010-08-31 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED THE INNER COVER OF THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN DISREPAIR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET.

minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. SEAL THE OPENING IN THE WALL NEAR THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR BOTH RESTROOMS.

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