MAY 18
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WESTERN CAFE.
EAT. 82/100
5710 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 18, 2015 · passed
4 of 6 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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).
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).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
AUG 62014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 6
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 182013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENT COVERS IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
APR 192012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
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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