SEP 22
2016
PASS · 0 violations
TOWER CAFE.
Chicago Health Dept
10 W 35TH ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2016.
7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2016.
Last inspected Sep 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
8
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 26
2015
PASS 1 violation
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAR VIEW FOR EASY MONITORING.
AUG 13
2014
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CABINET DOOR UNDER CASH REGISTER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CABINET DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DRAIN AND CABINET UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK VERY UNCLEAN WITH RUST AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET AND DRAIN.
AUG 9
2012
PASS 1 violation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND GLOVES/WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
OCT 12
2010
PASS · 0 violations
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SEP 3
2010
FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO UPRIGHT DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITCAL 7-38-005(A).
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD WHICH IS LARGE ENOUGH TO IMMERSE LARGEST PAN/MULTIUSE UTENSILS AND OR COMMERCIAL HIGH AND OR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS AND REVOLVING DOORS WITH 1/4-1/2 INCH GAPS UNDER AND CENTER OF SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING INSIDE CABINETS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.CLEAN VENT COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. SEAL OPENING AT WALL NEXT TO URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
APR 9
2010
FAIL 0 violations
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