SOPRAFFINA MARKET CAFE.
111 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
11 of 16 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 242020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 1-COMP PREP SINK IN EAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE OFFICE. A FOOD WEIGHT AND PACKING SUPPLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE AREA WHERE CATERING ORDERS ARE PREPPED/ASSEMBLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED VARIOUS GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED: DESSERT STAND, BAKED GOODS, TO-GO SALADS ETC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SELF-SERVICE PASTRY STATION NOT SUPPLIED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR EFFECTIVE DISPENSING METHODS THAT PROTECT THE FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. STATION WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION AND PERSON IN CHARGE SHOWED WHERE SERVING SUPPLIES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TONG OR WAX PAPER AT SELF-SERVICE STATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREPARED DELI SANDWICHES STORED IN THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF MAIN PREP KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
USING DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CONTAINER IN FOOD SCOOPS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
COVERING COOLER DOOR HANDLES WITH SARAN WRAP AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
MUST PROVIDE A TONG OR WAX PAPER AT SELF SERVICE PASTRY STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
COVERING FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR WITH CARD BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
SEVERAL INACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE ONES IN WARMEST PART.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
JUN 132017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED BEHIND FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CUTTING BOARDS PROPERLY.
OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS INSIDE SODA DISPENSING NOZZELS ON TWO SODA MACHINES LOCATED IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES ON THE WALL ABOVE PIZZA OVEN LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 132016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Bulk-food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
Catering food trays not stored properly, instructed to store inverted to prevent contamination.
food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.
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APR 272016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under shelving/racks in rear kitchen, storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear prep area floor needs re-grouting.
Exposed hand sink faucet in prep area, leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
DEC 112015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WALL CORNERS DAMAGED BY OFFICE IN REAR STORAGE.MUST REPAIR.
FEB 102015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER LIDS CRACKED,IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE 2-LIDS.
UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENT,(PANINI PRESSERS)STORED UNDER STORAGE SHEVES ON FLOOR.MUST REMOVE OFF FLOOR AND PROPERLY ELEVATE AT LEAST 6- INCHES ON SHELVING.
OCT 312014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DISPOSABLE UTENSILS NOT STORED PROPERLY, FOUND FORKS AND BOWLS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTEED TO STORE INVERTEDLY AND MAINTAIN.
SOILED WASH CLOTH ON TOP OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
FEB 52014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN UTENSILS RACK STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD OR A BARRIER TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.
DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS FOR DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AT REAR STORAGE/ HOLDING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN SANITAIRY SURFACE.
SEP 42013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE LOOSE GASKET AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR(RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR) LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD UP AT CORNERS.
MUST REPLACE ALL BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT ALL COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES. MUST BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT AT THE 3COMP-SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST ELEVATE INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. INOPERABLPE MACHINERY FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN HTE REAR STORAGE AREA.
JUN 132012PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE TALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP. WAS 46F FROM THE OUTSIDE THERMOMETER ON THE COOLER, 48F BY THE MANAGER'S THERMOMETER AND 48.3 BY MY THERMOMETER. *A THICK ICE BUILD UP WAS ON THE INNER VENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED/CLEANED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. UNIT WAS TAGGED, MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 REQUESTING A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT. CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY INSPECTOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 45.6F-50.3F AND INCLUDED RAW BEEF, RAW CHICKEN, RAW PREPARED LASAGNA W/MEAT, COOKED PASTA, RAW SALMON, TURKEY, TUNA, STUFFED SHELLS, CHICKEN STOCK, BOLOGNA AND CHEESE. ALL ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED OF, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 77LBS VALUED AT APPROX. $250. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY ISSUED ON JUNE 4, 2012 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED, REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC. MUST ALSO PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS (COOKIES, CAKES, MUFFINS, ETC.)MADE ON THE PREMISES AND SOLD IN THE DINING AREA.
MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER (ACROSS FROM THE PASTA SALAD DISPLAY COOLER.)
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
MUST ORGANIZE/REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE/EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 42012FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 6 IN THE VERY REAR STORAGE/EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA AND 15 IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED, REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC. MUST ALSO PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS (COOKIES, CAKES, MUFFINS, ETC.)MADE ON THE PREMISES AND SOLD IN THE DINING AREA.
MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER (ACROSS FROM THE PASTA SALAD DISPLAY COOLER.)
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
MUST ORGANIZE/REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE/EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 112011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DISPLAYED PACKAGED FOOD PROPERLY.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST USE PROPER UTENSILS IN FOOD PREPARATION , NO SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FEB 92010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST USE PROPER SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS, NOT SINGLE SERVICE CUPS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS FOR STAND UP COOLER DOORS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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