The Waterfront Cafe

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AREA ON WINDOWSILL AND ON FLOOR UNDER AND NEXT TO THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. COOK OBSERVED WITH BAR HANDS HANDLING FOODS SUCH AS READY TO EAT TOMATOES, BREADS, VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. PR...

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED THE COOK NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOODS. MUST PROVIDE.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED THAT ESTABLISHMENT DID NOT HAVE SANITIZING SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT ON 7/31/2018. INSPECTION NUMBER 2200341. VIOLATION 51. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-4...

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN POLICY AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO RESPOND TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NO LABEL PROVIDED AT REFILLED FOOD BOTTLES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT SITE SCREEN DOOR TO THE PARK WITH AN UNSEALED MESH TO DOOR FRAME MUST REPAIR TO PROTECT AGAINST THE ENTRY OF INSECTS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NEED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT WERE PRODUCE/FRUITS AREA WASHED(RIGHT SITE OF THE UNIT)SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF SALAD REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE

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

WATER BOTTLES USED FOR CUSTOMERS,MOUTH ARE TOO SMALL TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN ,PROVIDE BOTTLES WITH A LARGE MOUTH

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PORTABLE FANS IN PREP AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEANED(DUST BUILD-UP)

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE.INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESS WATER LEAKING FROM WINDOW AIR CONDITION ON GROUND(DIRT AND WOOD CHIPS) OF OUTDOOR REFUSE AREA, FORMING STAGNATE WATER(FLYING INSECTS ACTIVITY),An outdoor storage surface for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed o...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG BASE BOARD WALLS AND CORNERS.EXCESS STAGNATE/DIRTY WATER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,REMOVE KEEP FLOOR DRY

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BOTH ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. BROKEN CAULKING AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BETWEEN WALL AND MENTIONED UNIT,REMOVE ,CLEAN AND RE-APPLY WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFA...

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

EXTERIOR NORTH SIDE OF CABINET UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SURFACE IS POROUS NOT CLEANABLE. NEED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEED...

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

HOLES ON WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND NORTH WALL BY THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER.NEED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED WAITER STROKING/PLAYING WITH HIS FRONT HAIR, AND TOUCHING HIS LIPS AT PREP/SERVING AREA, AWAITING FOR COOK TO FINISH HIS ORDER TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. WITHOUT HAND WASHING GRABBED CLEAN UTENSILS, FOOD AND DELIVERE...

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

OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF. FOUND REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH 2" OR BETTER GAP AT BOTTOM,1/2" TO 1" AT SIDE AND TOP OF THE MENTIONED DOOR.WINDOW BY THE HEATER DOOR AT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA NOT PROTECTED .WINDOW POORLY REPAIRED WITH A PI...

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

EXTERIOR NORTH SIDE OF CABINET UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SURFACE IS POROUS NOT CLEANABLE. NEED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NE...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE AT INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, PIPES(THROUGHOUT),METAL SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF PRP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

GREASE,DUST AND GRIMES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER PIPES,CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

HOLES ON WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND NORTH WALL BY THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER.NEED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STOREAGE AREAS. MUST SWEEP BEHIND REACH IN COOLLERS.

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STOREAGE AREAS. MUST SWEEP BEHIND REACH IN COOLLERS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

3-DOOR PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 59.2 F, FOUND TOFU, LOBSTER ROLLS, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-00...

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- HUMMUS BETWEEN 52.7 F AND 64.8 F, TOFU AT 52.7 F, LOBSTER ROLLS AT 54.0 F, COLESLAW AT 51.4 F, CHEESE 52.8 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT...

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FROST AND ICE BUILD-UP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT ALL CORNERS IN THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRI.

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

OBSERVED COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK IS DIFFUCULT TO CLOSE. MUST REPAIR.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED A SLIMY YELLOWISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE INCLUDING THE UPPER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES. ...

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

NOTED OVER 15 LARGE FLYING INSECTS ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, WALL AND CEILING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AND FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS...

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

NOTED PREMISES USING MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION ESPECIALLY ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ELEVATION 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM WALL FOR BETTER PEST MONITORING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED BROKEN LID ON INNER LINING OF GASKET AT LID ON CHEST FREEZER ON SECOND FLOOR (TAPPED). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST ALSO DEFROST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP ON SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO REPAIR UNFINISHED CORNER WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

NOTED HOLE AT CORNER WALL BASE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO REPAIR AND CLEAN STAINED CEILING AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED UNUSED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS STACKED ON WINDOW LEDGING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON SHELF (BY ICE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. above violation still remaining.

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...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of prep table shelvi...

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 heavy equipment, cooking equipment need cleaning(corners).

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls the had exposed raw wood in 2nd floor shall be repair, damaged ceiling tiles in prep area shall be replaced.

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...

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...