VEGAN WORLD CAFE CATERING LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

5419 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

3 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Jun 2023.

Last inspected Jun 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
16
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED RICE DATED 5-21-2023. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED BLACK EYE PEAS DATED 5-21, COOKED BEAN FISH DATED 5-30, COOKED MAC AND CHEESE WITH A USE BY DATE OF 5-26, COOKED ELBOW NOODLES DATED 5-24, COOKED MEAT LOAF DATED 5-21 AND COOKED BEANS AND RICE DATED 5-29. COOKED/READY TO EAT FOODS CAN BE HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PREPARATION COUNTS AS DAY 1. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED GRAB-N-GO JUICES IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL JUICES WITH A LIST OF INGREDIENTS (IF MADE FROM TWO OR MORE INGREDIENTS), NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, AND A NAME AND LOCATION OF THE BUSINES/DISTRIBUTOR.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE STORAGE/SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED TOWELS AND PAPER TOWELS BEING USED AS SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS) AND INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Documentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/28/2021 REPORT #2510493 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 28
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS AND APPROPIATE SANITIZER TO KILL NOREVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE

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