Cafe 353

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Inspections

1. Jun 25, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jun 17, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED SOME COLOR CODED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN .

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE WALK-IN-FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BLACKENED,MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2593222 DATED:04/23/2024 #47 --- 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 6/24/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

3. Apr 23, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE DELI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE.

4. Apr 19, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-202.12 (A): OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 55.2-58.6F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON DOORS OF MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/16/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15: OBSERVED NONWORKING HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM(ON THE LEFT). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINK. (NOTE: THERE ARE TWO OTHER HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOM THAT CAN BE USED BY EMPLOYEES.) OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE DELI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE.

5. Apr 16, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR USED BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 61.7-69.1F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED IMPROPER FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE FOR A STATIONARY RACK SINGLE TEMPERATURE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 126F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AS IT ENTERS THE MANIFOLD MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 165F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED CONTAINER OF HALF AND HALF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F. CORRECTED ON SITE HALF AND HALF VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.(VALUED AT $1.40/ WEIGHING 2LBS)PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED FLOUR IN WHITE BIN NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/16/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 108F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A STATIONARY RACK, DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 150F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A GRAY AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON BASE OF SHIELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHIELD AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NONWORKING HANDWASHING SINK IN MENS WASHROOM CLOSEST TO DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINK. (NOTE: THERE ARE TWO OTHER HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOM THAT CAN BE USED BY EMPLOYEES.) OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE DELI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THREE NONWORKING LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREAS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2546869 DATED 01/25/2022 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

6. Mar 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDSINK BLOCKED BY MILK CRATES NEAR COFFEE PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED HANDSINK BLOCKED BY LARGE DISH RACKS IN DISH AREA. MANAGER RELOCATED ITEMS TO MAKE HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

     QUAT SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IS MEASURED (IN RED SANITIZER BUCKET) ABOVE THE READING SCALE ON THE QUAT SANITIZER STRIP AND IS EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM TOXIC LEVEL FOR USE ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. CHEMICAL SANITIZER MUST MEET THE CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 150-400PPM. THE MANAGER DILUTED THE SANITIZER WITH WATER WHERE THE SANITZER REACHED A LEVEL OF 300PPM ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     PREPACKAGED FOODS INCLUDING BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO DELI SANDWICHES IN THE DISPLAY CASE, PASTA CONTAINERS IN DISPLAY HOT HOLDING CASE, AND PASTRY ITEMS NEAR SOUP SERVICE STATION IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. PRE-PACKAGED SANDWICHES AND PASTA DISHES ARE MADE IN THE FACILITY AND PASTRY ITEMS COME FROM LICENSED FACILITY, ALPHA BAKING COMPANY. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER, 5) FOOD ALLERGENS, 7) SALMONID FISH ADDITIVES (IF) USED. PREPACKAGED PASTRY ITEMS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM DISPLAY AND SANDWICH AND PASTA ITEMS HAVE BEEN PROPERLY RE-LABELED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     INSECT CONTROL DEVICE IS OVER FOOD PREP AREA. DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT: 1)THEY ARE NOT OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, 2) DEAD INSECTS OR INSECT PARTS DO NOT FALL ONTO EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, OR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. MANAGER RELOACTED DEVICE.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD ON DISPLAY NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAIMINATION LOCATED AT THE END OF THE SALAD BAR STATION. FACILITY WAS PREPARING BURRITOS ON AN ELECTRIC FLAT TOP GRILL ON AND INGREDIENTS WERE LEFT OUT ON CUSTOMER/CONSUMER COUNTER TOPS. FACILITY MUST RELOCATE FOOD PREPARATION ITEMS OR PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENTION CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. MANAGER PROVIDED A MOVE-ABLE GUARD IN FRONT OF THE BURRITO PREP STATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED BOXES OF DRINKS STORED UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ITEMS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. MANAGER PROVIDED INVOICE FOR HEAT TEST STRIPS THAT ARE NOW ON DELIVERY FOR THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FRYER STATION IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND; ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT AREA AND PANINI PRESS NEAR WALK-IN UNITS. 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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED FROM 1/25/22 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. REPORT #:2546869 #57) 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. #58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. - CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE FROM TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT ARE ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

7. Jan 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF COOLER LOCATED AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

8. Jul 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     FOOD UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN OMELET STATION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.

9. Oct 10, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-307.11, SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT SALAD AND OMELET STATIONS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11, WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

10. Aug 2, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Jul 31, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHERE SALADS AND SANDWICHES ARE PREPARRED NOT MAINTAINED WITH "OUT OF ORDER" SIGN, NO RUNNING WATER AND MAIN DRAIN PIPE DISCONNECTED. 2 DAYS GIVEN TO REPAIR SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, DRAIN CONNECTED AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED SUSHI BEING PREPARRED WITHOUT SNEEZE GUARD. SUSHI IS BEING ROLLED TO ORDER OUT IN OPEN WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM PUBLIC COUGHING, SNEEZING OR TOUCHING FOOD. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

12. Apr 12, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHEVES AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE JUICE/BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT SELF SERVICE AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

13. Sep 1, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS TO BE IMPROPER:-YOGURT 50.7F, SUSHI 65.8F, MILK 52.8F, ASSORTED CHICKEN SALADS 52F,CHEESE 48.1F, CREAM CHEESE 47.1F, SAUSAGE SANDWICH 99.3F(HOT HOLDING), YOGURT 44.8F, CHOCOLATE PUDDING 51.2F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 110 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSE THE PANINI MACHINE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WORN OUT,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN

14. Jun 2, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. ESTABLISHMENT HAS BEEN OPEN FOR BREAKFAST SINCE 7:00AM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT OF ME DURING INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW. THE CHEF HAS A STATE OF IL CERTIFICATE ONLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, TRAYS, POTS,PANS, FOOD COTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSE THE PANINI MACHINE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WORN OUT,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR THRU-OUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, PREP AREA,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST SHOW PROOF OF THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

15. Sep 11, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ON COUNTER AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN 72.8F, TURKEY 53.9F, CHICKEN WRAP 47.9F, TUNA 51.9F, PROSCIUTTO 58.4F,TURKEY REUBEN 57.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF FOOD PRODUCTS WORTH $447.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS, CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

16. Dec 18, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED WITH DATE MADE, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

17. Feb 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND PACKAGED SUSHI CONTAINERS DISPLAYED FOR SALE THAT WERE MADE OFF SITE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING, ONLY BUSINESS NAME AND TYPE OF SUSHI. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PACKAGED FOOD PROPERLY LABELED. MGR PULLED ALL SUSHI PROPDUCT OFF SHELF.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS AT FRONT LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEEP IN THE BACK OF COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

18. Mar 29, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOOD IN 'TO GO' CONTAINERS MUST BE DATED (USE BY OR PREPARED ON), WITH APPROPRIATE LABELING. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CABINETS UNDER SINKS AT FRONT SERVING LINES, PIPES UNDER DISHROOM DRAIN BOARD, COOLER DOOR TRACKS AT SALAD STATION-DUE TO SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR DRAINS AT DISHROOM & FRONT SERVING LINE, BEHIND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT & IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/CLUTTER/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXHAUST VENTS ABOVE DISHMACHINE & OVENS; CONDENSERS & FANGUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

19. Oct 12, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE ROLLING RACK NEXT TO THE MIXER, BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SHELVES NEAR THE COFFEE PREP TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STACKABLE OVENS AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL OF THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLES.