THE WATERFRONT CAFE.
6219 N SHERIDAN RD · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO
11 of 18 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 282025PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
JUL 122024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED THE COOK NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOODS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
AUG 152019FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 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. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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JUL 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
NO LABEL PROVIDED AT REFILLED FOOD BOTTLES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD
REAR EXIT SITE SCREEN DOOR TO THE PARK WITH AN UNSEALED MESH TO DOOR FRAME MUST REPAIR TO PROTECT AGAINST THE ENTRY OF INSECTS.
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
TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF SALAD REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE
WATER BOTTLES USED FOR CUSTOMERS,MOUTH ARE TOO SMALL TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN ,PROVIDE BOTTLES WITH A LARGE MOUTH
GREASE AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PORTABLE FANS IN PREP AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEANED(DUST BUILD-UP)
NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE.INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION
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 of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be SMOOTH, durable, and sloped to drain.
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
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 SURFACE
JUN 92017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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 TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACE. WATER BOTTLES USED FOR COSTUMERS WITH SMALL MOUTH,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LARGE MOUTH WATER BOTTLES OR BOTTLE BRUSH TO BE ABLE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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
MAY 312017FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 DELIVERED TO CUSTOMERS SEATING OUTSIDE. NO HAND WASHING. INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE GIVEN TO MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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 PIECE OF WOOD,GAPS OF 1/2" ON EACH SIDE OF THE WOOD,NEED TO SEAL. MENTIONED DOOR AND WINDOW MUST BE COMPLETELY TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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 TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACE. WATER BOTTLES USED FOR COSTUMERS WITH SMALL MOUTH,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LARGE MOUTH WATER BOTTLES OR BOTTLE BRUSH TO BE ABLE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
GREASE AT INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, PIPES(THROUGHOUT),METAL SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF PRP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
GREASE,DUST AND GRIMES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER PIPES,CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JUL 252016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STOREAGE AREAS. MUST SWEEP BEHIND REACH IN COOLLERS.
JUN 132016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STOREAGE AREAS. MUST SWEEP BEHIND REACH IN COOLLERS.
AUG 112015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 7-38-005(A).
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 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
JUL 252014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
MUST DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FROST AND ICE BUILD-UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT ALL CORNERS IN THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRI.
OBSERVED COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK IS DIFFUCULT TO CLOSE. MUST REPAIR.
SEP 132013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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 VIOLATION #7-38-020
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AUG 12012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON SHELF (BY ICE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
AUG 232010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. above violation still remaining.
AUG 102010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 had no current pest control invoice, also found doors not rodent prrofed(screens)had 1/4,to1/2 inch gaps on bottom sides of doors, shall be repair(outer openings not protected).citation issued#H000062810 with a court date of 9/16/2010, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
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 shelving, cooler shelving not clean need cleaning.
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).
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.
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 provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep area need detailed cleaning.
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 connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning.
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