Chicago
18
BEAT

The Broadway Cafe

4716 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Failed most recent inspection — sanitation found

Inspections
5
1 passed
Last Inspected
2011-01-19
Pass Rate
20%
4 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 4 inspections (2011, 2010, 2010...)
Most recent inspection (2011-01-19) was a failure
Sanitation issues found across 10 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 10×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
2011-01-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.//NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION 3 COMP.SINK,MOP SINK,WASH BOWL IN REST RO...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//FRON...

serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.//UNABLE TO USE EXPOSED HAN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY & IN STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

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.//NEED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN S...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING /MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE.MUST REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER OFF FLOOR .

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES .

2010-05-26 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-05-17 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.above violation still remaining from inspection report#80305 dat...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.above ...

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

2010-05-13 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.//VIOLATION REMAINING FROM 5-10-2010 SEE REPORET#80299/WASTE WAT...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//FRON...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//SEE REPORT #80299 BROOKEN GLASS IN DISPLAY CASE

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//SEE REPORT #80299 VIOLATION REMAINING

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2010-05-10 Fail License
CRITICAL 11
critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.//NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN REAR

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.//WASTE WATER BACK UP IN 1ST & 3RD SINK WHEN WATER IN RELEASED F...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.//NO EXPOSE HAND BOWL IN PREP AREA

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//NO E...

minor Sanitation

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

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.//TRAYS USED FOR FOOD TO LARGE FOR 3COMP. SINK TO WA...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//REMOVE RUSTY BOTTOM SHELVE IN FRONT PREP AREA OR PAINT/PAINT ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVES IN FRONT COUNTER/NEED PAPPER TOWLE ...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN REAR

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP AREA

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.//NEED SELF-CLOSEING DOOR FOR RESTROOM

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//NO NO SMOKING SIGN POSTED ON PREMISES

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