STRAY HEN CAFE OF CHICAGO.

Chicago Health Dept

2423 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

6 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Apr 2022.

Last inspected Apr 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 20

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: BURNED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF STOVES AND BURNERS. ALSO, GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM, REPAIR ISSUE

APR 12

2022

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED CORNED BEEF HASH IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER STORED INSIDE A TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 44.6F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41 OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED REMINDER STATEMENT PRINTED ON MENUS, BUT MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE /REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD IN COOLERS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FLYING INSECTS(APPROX 25 OR MORE) ON WALLS, PREP TABLES BEHIND THE BAR, PIZZA AREA, KITCHEN, AND STORAGE. REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BURNED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF STOVES AND BURNERS. ALSO, GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM, REPAIR ISSUE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN BASEBOARD WALLS AND WALL TILES UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM IN THE KITCHEN.REPLACE.ALSO, THE CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IS UNEVEN, POROUS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. THE SURFACE MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REPLACE MISSING TILE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE REAR STORAGE

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BURNED LIGHT BULB AT REAR STORAGE, ALSO PROTECTIVE SHIELD ARE SPLATTERED WITH FOOD STAINS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-2-21,REPORT #2510618 #57) 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED. #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 2

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11OBSERVED REMINDER STATEMENT PRINTED ON MENUS BUT MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE WHICH ITEMS ARE AT RISK. MUST DISCLOSE WHICH ITEMS ARE LINKED TO THE WARNING STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 26

2021

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING SERVED INCLUDING EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED REMINDER STATEMENT PRINTED ON MENUS BUT MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE WHICH ITEMS ARE AT RISK. MUST DISCLOSE WHICH ITEMS ARE LINKED TO THE WARNING STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2369677 DATED 4/24/20 # 55 UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM SEALANT APPLIED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. REMOVE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #56 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN. REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

APR 24

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT HALLWAY IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE MEAT SLICER. GRIME AT CAN OPENER BLADE.GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING,LID NOT CLOSED.MUST KEEP LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN COVING/BASEBOARD WALLS TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH-WEST AREA)RESEAL

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM SEALANT APPLIED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT AT BAR AREA.REMOVE.APPLICATION MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ARE CRACKED,REPLACE

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APR 17

2020

FAIL 17 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE POP GUN AND POP HOLDER FROM ABOVE SAID SINK.LINE AND UNIT OBSTRUCTS AREA OF THE SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. RELOCATE UNIT OR RE-INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK,ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT DISHROOM AREA, DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,10ppm. REPAIR CAUSE,UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 100ppm PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED -

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT HALLWAY IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE MEAT SLICER. GRIME AT CAN OPENER BLADE.GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING,LID NOT CLOSED.MUST KEEP LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN COVING/BASEBOARD WALLS TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH-WEST AREA)RESEAL

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM SEALANT APPLIED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT AT BAR AREA.REMOVE.APPLICATION MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ARE CRACKED,REPLACE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE,ONLY FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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