Western Cafe

Chicago Health Dept

5710 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

6 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2015.

Last inspected May 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2015

Inspection history

MAY 18

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in storage room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in boiler room not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls in kitchen prep area by prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning, peeling paint plaster by stove/prep counter had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

AUG 6

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE PEPSI COOLER TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ROOM. FOUND DRY FOODS, PAPER GOODS AND OTHER ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE ABOVE STATED AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING AND CALIBRATED THERMOMETERS FOR THE PEPSI COOLER, AND BOTH REFRIGERATORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE DRY STORE ROOM AREA AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 18

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA WALLS HAVE BUILD UP OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVERS IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

MAY 1

2012

PASS · 0 violations

APR 19

2012

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS OVER 50 TOTAL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM(ALONG THE WALL BASE/CORNER, AND BEHIND THE SODA COOLER IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULING WORN OUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP, MEN'S WASHROOM CEILING VENT WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP., CEILING VENT INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WALLS IN THE PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

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JUL 29

2011

FAIL 0 violations

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