AUG 12
2016
PASS 1 violation
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Pure Cafe
Chicago Health Dept
6251 N MCCORMICK RD · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2016.
9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2016.
Last inspected Aug 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
38
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2016
Inspection history
DEC 3
2015
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under 3 compartment sink, pop dispensing unit in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage kitchen area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
FEB 17
2015
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of reach in freezer shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
JAN 13
2014
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK CAUSING PUDDLES OF WATER IN THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA ACROSS FROM THE STOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST SMALL 1DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
JUN 14
2013
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE DESK IN OFFICE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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JUL 30
2012
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR, BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN, AND BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER STATED MEASUREMENTS HAVE BEEN TAKEN BY NICK'S HEATING AND COOLING. MUST INSTALL.
JUL 25
2012
FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND BROKEN COOLER (UNPLUGGED) IN PREP AREA, NO FOOD IS STORED INSIDE AT PRESENT TIME. TAGGED UNIT:"HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. TURNED OFF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-28-11, REPORT #596351: #21-FOUND NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION HAS TO BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. TODAY 7-25-12 STILL NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED/POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN APPROVED SANITATION CLASS OR PROVIDE AND POST ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA GROUND NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED PUDDLES OF FOOD LIQUID WITH A WHITE FOAM ON TOP OF THE LIQUIDS, AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER. GARBAGE CONTAINER HAS A HOLE AT BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER PER EMPLOYEE STATEMENT. FOUL ODOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GARBAGE CONTAINER AND CLEAN GROUND. KEEP AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-28-11, REPORT# 596351: #32- MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR, BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN, AND BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARMENT SINK. #34- MUST DRY THE GROUND OUTSIDE BY THE EXIT DOOR WITH STANDING WATER. (PAVEMENT NOT EVENLY CONSTRUCTED TO DRAIN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN #38-VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN BOTH WASHROOMS, MUST REPAIR. #43-MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT ICE CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE FOUR BURNER STOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REDUCE/SHORTEN THE LENGTH OF CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (ABOVE RIMS OF SINKS).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE DISCHARGE HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN AT POP GUN DISPENSER,BEHIND BAR AREA, OR REMOVE POP GUN DISPENSER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE SIX BURNER STOVE,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE POP DISPENSER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE FADING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA (FLASHING).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW/PRESSURE AND TIME OF DURATION OF THE WATER FLOW MUST BE PROVIDED AT WASHBOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. NO RUNNING WATER AT LEFT SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND RIGHT SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR THE SMALL COOLER BEHIND BAR AREA.
JUL 28
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION HAS TO BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR, BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN, AND BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DRY THE GROUND OUTSIDE BY THE EXIT DOOR WITH STANDING WATER. (PAVEMENT NOT EVENLY CONSTRUCTED.)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION NOT WORKING ON BOTH WSHROOMS, MUST REPAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT ICE CONTAMINATION.
DEC 9
2010
PASS 6 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving in rear kitchen areas. floors in bar area need cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in bar areas need cleaning, walls in prep area, storage areas need cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in pre area not clean need cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, dining areas need cleaning.
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