APR 20
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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STRAY HEN CAFE OF CHICAGO.
BEAT. 18/100
2423 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 20, 2022 · passed
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Apr 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM, REPAIR ISSUE
APR 122022FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2022
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD IN COOLERS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME
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
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM, REPAIR ISSUE
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
BURNED LIGHT BULB AT REAR STORAGE, ALSO PROTECTIVE SHIELD ARE SPLATTERED WITH FOOD STAINS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. -
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.
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 262021FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 26
2021
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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. -
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
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. -
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
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
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
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING,LID NOT CLOSED.MUST KEEP LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN COVING/BASEBOARD WALLS TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH-WEST AREA)RESEAL
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ARE CRACKED,REPLACE
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APR 172020FAILED17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2020
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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 -
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. -
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. -
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
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)
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.
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
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 -
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
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
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. -
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING,LID NOT CLOSED.MUST KEEP LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN COVING/BASEBOARD WALLS TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH-WEST AREA)RESEAL
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ARE CRACKED,REPLACE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE,ONLY FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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