Charmer's Cafe

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Inspections

1. Jun 25, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

2. Apr 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE .

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     DEBRIS UNDER SHELF AT REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.

3. Jun 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA,REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     DUST BUILD-UP ON TWO CEILING FANS AT REAR PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. CERTIFICATE IS VALID FOR THREE YEARS.

4. Oct 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REFRIGERATION/ COLD HOLD UNIT. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

5. Nov 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES, AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHES MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILY.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER IN THE COFFEE AREA. UTENSILS MUST BE STORED WITH UTENSILS HANDLES FACING UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE; IN RUNNING WATER; IN A CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F. THE MANAGER PLACED UTENSILS IN RUNNING WATER DIPPING WELL.

   • Severity not stated

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

     THE CRATE IS USED AS A CLEAN LINEN CONTAINER IN THE COFFEE STATION. THE FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE CRATE USAGE IN THE FACILITY AND REPLACE IT WITH A CONTAINER THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ESSPRESSO MACHINE, COFFEE/TEA MACHINE, AND MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT ITEMS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO #8 SMALL REACH-IN CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BACK PREP AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     LIGHT DOME SHEILDS FOUND SOILED WITH DEBRIS FOUND OVER COFFEE/TEA STATION. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6. Mar 29, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Mar 22, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER LIDS WIDE OPEN DUE TO THEM BEING OVERFILLED. ALSO, GARBAGE ON FLOORS SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B. MUST KEEP DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS.

8. Feb 14, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Feb 5, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

     NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPARING A SMOOTHIE MIX -TOUCHED HER FACE TO ADJUST HER GLASSES, -WENT TO THE GARBAGE CAN BY THE DISH WASHING AREA AND DROPPED TRASH -DROPPED DISHES INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK -OPENED THE CHEST FREEZER TO TAKE OUT MORE CONDIMENTS AND BACK TO CONTINUE WITH THE SMOOTHIE MIX -FINALLY PICK UP A CLOTH AND DIPPED INSIDE THE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH SANITIZER. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN THERE IS A CHANGE IN TASK AND MOVING FROMM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY (MICE). INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS. (CUSTOMER BATHROOM)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

10. Feb 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT UPPER SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOOD/NON FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      A SPLASH GUARD MUST BE PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING COUNTER

    • Severity not stated

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

      ICE SCOOP HOLDERS FOR ICE SCOOP NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO STORE ICE SCOOP,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. -

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A DIRTY, GRIMED CLOTH WRAPPED ON DISCARDING PIPES UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID CLOTH AND REPAIR PIPES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      WAREWASHING SINK (THREE COMPARTMENT SINK) SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR CAUSE

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES(SPECIALLY AT REAR AREA)BY THE EXIT DOOR, ALSO BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REMOVE METAL SPONGE FROM HOLE AND PROPERLY SEAL(BEHIND WHITE CHEST FREEZER BY THE ICE MACHINE).UNSEALED PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THE WAREWASHING UNIT(THREE COMPARTMENT SINK),SEAL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WALL BEHIND THE MENTIONED UNIT NOT CLEANABLE

11. Sep 13, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-301.14 OBSERVED NO HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR LARGE ELECTRIC GRIDDLE. MUST PROVIDE HOOD AND EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN

12. Sep 5, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-601.11(A) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-301.14 OBSERVED NO HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR LARGE ELECTRIC GRIDDLE. MUST PROVIDE HOOD AND EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      - PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN

13. Dec 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH ICE CRYSTAL BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED FLOOR TILES MISSING FROM FLOOR AT DISHWASHING AREA,INSTRUCRED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

14. Mar 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SUCH AS SMOOTHIES,HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES AND MILKSHAKES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING DEVICE NEEDS CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED SINK IN FRONT RESTROOM SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK

15. Dec 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SUGAR), ON THE REAR FOOD STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE SMALL PREP FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP. ALSO, DEFROST DEEP FREEZER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET AND CLEAN AND DEFROST DEEP FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE CABINET UNDER THE DUMP SINK AT THE FRONT COUNTER, NOT CLEAN. CONTACT SURFACE UNDER THE ESPRESSO/COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND CONTACT SURFACE AT CONDIMENT STATION ARE NOT CLEAN. ALSO, SIGNS OF ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CABINETS AND SURFACES AND ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. WALL VENT ON WEST WALL HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND CLEAN WALL VENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA (ABOVE 3-COMP SINK). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED CLUTTER OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF GROUND TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

16. Mar 28, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD IN REAR TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.