MAY 21
2025
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Dry wall around mixer, instructed to install a durable smooth surface around
PREQUEL CAFE.
Chicago Health Dept
1957 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).
3 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected May 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
8
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 14
2025
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
No pest control service, no log book. Instructed to obtain a licensed pest control service. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Keeping employees' clothing near food production equipment (dough mixers) instructed to keep away.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
I observed the dishwasher drying utensils with a cloth towel after sanitizing. I was instructing them to use the air-dry method only.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
dry wall around mixer, instructed to install a durable smooth surface around.
AUG 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT AND UPPER RIGHT OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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