Chicago
40
BEAT

The Caferteria

840 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
40/100

Mixed record — 4 of 9 inspections passed

Inspections
9
4 passed
Last Inspected
2024-06-17
Pass Rate
44%
3 failures
Score
40/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2023, 2021, 2020)
Other issues found across 7 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious
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Other critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Employee Hygiene serious
Chemical Safety minor
2024-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING: YOFURT AT 50.5F, TOMATO SALAD AT 51.4F, COOKED BEANS AT 52.6F, KIMCHI AT 64.1F, CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 62.1F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED LARGE AND SMALL 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR AREA TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS; LARGE 3-DOOR COOLER AT 54.2F AND SMALL 3-DOOR COOLER AT 52.3F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLERS AND CEASE...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT REAR-AREA HANDWASHING SINK (AT COOK LINE) TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR-AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

2023-08-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13: INSECT CONTROL DEVICE IS OVER SINGLE USE ARTICLES AND ON PREP-CART. DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT: 1)THEY ARE NOT OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, 2) DEAD INSECTS OR INSECT PARTS DO NOT FALL ONTO EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, OR SINGL...

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-901.11: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

4-903.11(A;C): BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN CLOSET STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

2023-08-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IT AT 50-200PPM. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY CANNOT USE THE DISH MACHINE UNIT IT MAINTAINS A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-200PPM. ONCE REPAIRE...

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

DID NOT OBSERVE ANY PROPER WARNING SIGNAGE FOR VARIOUS FRESHLY MADE PACKED JUICES ON SITE STORED IN THE STAND UP DISPLAY COOLER. THE SIGN MUST STATE, "WARNING: THESE PRODUCTS HAVE NOT BEEN PASTEURIZED AND, THEREFORE, MAY CONTAIN HARMFUL BACTERIA THAT...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPACKAGED FOODS (CHIA PUDDING, OVERNIGHT OATS, BABA GANOUSH, SALADS, CHEESECAKE SLICES) IN THE STAND UP DISPLAY COOLER IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDR...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSECT CONTROL DEVICE IS OVER SINGLE USE ARTICLES AND ON PREP-CART. DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT: 1)THEY ARE NOT OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, 2) DEAD INSECTS OR INSECT PARTS DO NOT FALL ONTO EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, OR SINGLE SERVICE ...

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN CLOSET STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

TEST KITS/ TEST STRIPS OR OTHER DEVICES IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE EMPLOYEES TO MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION.FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A TEST KIT OR OTHER MEASURING DEVICES FOR THE EMPLOYEES CAN MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND AVOID A C...

2022-10-18 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2021-01-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
6
serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED KIMCHI STORED IN PREP COOLER IN THE REAR. KIMCHI WAS PREPARED ONSITE WITHOUT A VARIANCE APPROVED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE MAKING PRODUCT UNTIL VARIANCE IS OBTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO...

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, SUGAR, ETC.) WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB ON HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, KNOB IS STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH DOORS OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2021-01-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS; HUMMUS, STEAK, AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUND...

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED KIMCHI STORED IN PREP COOLER IN THE REAR. KIMCHI WAS PREPARED ONSITE WITHOUT A VARIANCE APPROVED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE MAKING PRODUCT UNTIL VARIANCE IS OBTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO...

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, SUGAR, ETC.) WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, AND KEEP INSPECTION REPORTS ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB ON HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, KNOB IS STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH DOORS OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2020-07-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-06-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE HUMMUS, CHICKEN ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TC...

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER 0PPM CHLORINE NOTED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR AND PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER. MACHINE NOT IN USE DURING INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-CO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TWO GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORIT...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

2019-05-15 Pass License
1
minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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