SOCIALE AND CAFE PRESS.

Chicago Health Dept

800 S CLARK ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

17 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jul 2024.

Last inspected Jul 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 11

2024

PASS 6 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANYONE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BAR AREA IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE AND THE KNIVES/SPATULAS IN THE CAFE PRESS PREP AREA IN A KNIFE RACK OR CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

HE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH FOOD/GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE SINKS AND IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

JUL 1

2024

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS CLOGGED AND DOES NOT PROPERLY DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED SO THAT IT PROPERLY DRAINS. MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

10 LARGE AND 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE DISH RACK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, IN THE BAR AREA AND ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES AND MAINTAIN NO PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANYONE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH FOOD/GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE SINKS AND IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

AUG 15

2023

PASS 1 violation

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED AN OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

AUG 10

2023

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES STATE THE LIVE LARGE FLIES AND LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIIVTY IS DUE TO THE FACILITY OPENING UNSCREENED WINDOWS THROUGHOUT OPERATION TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO APPROPRIATELY SCREEN ALL WINDOWS WHEN OPENED OR DO NOT OPEN UNSCREENED WINDOWS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED AN OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND TAPE ON TOP OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CAFE FOOD PREP AREA, WHEN THE WATER WAS TURNED ON AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AN EXCESSIVE LEAK FROM THE P-TRAP OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK OCCURED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2579509 DATED 8/3/23; 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE CAFE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 20 LIVE LARGE FLIES ON THE DISH RACKS, ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE SHELVES, AND UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CAFE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ACTIIVTY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. DURING THE RE-INSPECTION, THERE WAS STILL EVIDENCE OF LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS; ABOUT 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS/CABINETS OF THE CAFE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE (PEST CONTROL SERVICED THE FACILITY ON 8/7/23 HOWEVER THE SERVICE REPORT THAT WAS PROVIDED INDICATED TREATMENT FOR GERMAN COCKROACHES AND DID NOT INDICATE TREATMENT FOR LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY.) PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

AUG 3

2023

FAIL 14 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE CAFE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED A QUART OF HALF & HALF AT 53F AND NOT STORED IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER DISCARD SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE LABELS FOR TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE COOKED AND COOLED AND HELD IN THE REFRIGERATOR FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED POTATOES, COOKED PASTA (ALL LOCATED ON IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SANDWICHES ALL LOCATED IN THE CAFE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE LABELS FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT, FACILITY IS RESTRICTED TO HOLD TCS RTE FOODS FOR NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS (DAY 1 BEING THE DAY THE TCS RTE FOODS ARE PREPARED.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURES ON ITEMS THAT ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS PORK AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FROM ALL ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS PORK AND CHICKEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE CAFE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 20 LIVE LARGE FLIES ON THE DISH RACKS, ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE SHELVES, AND UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CAFE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ACTIIVTY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-303.11 OBSERVED ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN AN ICE BIN WITH CONTAINERS SUBMERGED IN THE ICE (ICE BEING USED AS A COOLANT) IN THE FRONT CAFE FOOD PREP AREA. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE FOOD HANDLER SCOOPED ICE OUT OF THE ICE BIN AND USED THE ICE TO PREPARE A DRINK FOR A CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER USE ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AS A COOLANT FOR CONTAINERS OR ANY OTHER POSSIBLE CONTAMINATES WITHIN THE SAME ICE BIN. FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN NEW ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION FROM THE ICE MACHINE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Pest Activity

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE BAR (WIPING CLOTH HAS 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 4 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON IT). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED AND SOME GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE INVERTED IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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AUG 1

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER HEATER

JUL 25

2022

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

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 AND FISH) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING BARE HANDS TO PREPARE READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO ELIMINATE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER AT DISH MACHINE MEASURED AT 0PPM. OBSERVED QUAT SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MEASURED AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM FOR CHLORINE AND 200 PPM FOR QUAT SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW.MANAGER DISCARDED 36 EGGS, 14 POUNDS OF CHEDDAR, 8 POUNDS OF IMPOSSIBLE SAUSAGE, 5 POUNDS OF BREAKFAST SAUSAGE, 6 ENGLISH MUFFIN SANDWICHES, 5 TUSCAN BREAD SANDWICHES, 2 POUNDS BLACK FOREST HAM, 6 POUNDS SEABASS, 2 POUNDS SHRIMP, 53 CHICKEN WINGS, 10 POUNDS CHICKEN BREAST, 3 PACKS BACON, 1 CASE BEEF PATTY 6 WAGYU STEAKS, 1/2 POUND MARSCARPONE, 12 POUNDS TURKEY, 3 POUND BECHAMEL, ($400). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLAIMER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. OBSERVED COOLER IN CAFE AREA WITH INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 40 SMALL FLIES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 15 SMALL FLIES NEAR CAFE PREP AREA. OBSERVED 6 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AREAS ACCORDINGLY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER HEATER.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

JAN 25

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,CHICKEN,RICE,BEETS, COOKED GRAINS, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR GRAB AND GO ITEMS IN FACILITY ( SALADS, COOKED GRAIN BOWLS, PASTA, WHEAT BOWLS ETC.)MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE INGREDIENTS, ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, COMPANY INFO, DATE,ETC. AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

MAY 29

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, BACON) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING SERVING OR PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SERVING PLATES AT SERVING COUNTER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 22

2018

FAIL 5 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 FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR FOR CAFE NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SERVING PLATES AT SERVING COUNTER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 12

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THERE IS A PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE CAN OPENER HAS FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER ON THE SIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE CAFE FRONT PREPARATION AREA HAS COFFEE SPILLED ON IT. THE FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE SWEPT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

THERE IS DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 30

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

SPLASH GUARD MISSING AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK, TOO CLOSE TO FOOD SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FLY TRAP ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

JAN 15

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN UTENSILS STORED TOO CLOSE TO FLOOR, MUST KEEP 6"OFF

Minor Sanitation

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

HAND SINK INSTALLED NEXT TO CLEAN PLATES SHELF AT FRONT PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE FLY TRAP FROM ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT HAVING BEARD RETRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 24

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKLINE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

SEP 14

2015

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 8

2015

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP AREA(PIZZA PREP STATION) WITH NO SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT FOOD DURING PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SODA LINES NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY INSTALL THE SODA LINES.

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