BAI CAFE, INC.
(Also Known As: BAI CAFE)
3406 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2023 Inspection
January 12, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 7 violations
Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME(RICE,FLOUR ETC)(+6 more)
Jan 5, 2023 Inspection
January 5, 2023• Complaint• 11 violations
Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...(+10 more)
Sep 16, 2022 Inspection
September 16, 2022• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.(+6 more)
Jul 27, 2022 Inspection
July 27, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.(+2 more)
Jul 19, 2022 Inspection
July 19, 2022• Canvass• 9 violations
Violation: 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (BEEF KABOBS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS...(+8 more)
Mar 19, 2021 Inspection
March 19, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 9 violations
Violation: 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 3-502.11- NOTED BUSINESS MAKES HOMEMADE YOGURT. NO VARIANCE APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MUST...(+8 more)
Mar 10, 2021 Inspection
March 10, 2021• Canvass• 21 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...(+20 more)
Jul 22, 2019 Inspection
July 22, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT STORAGE/PREP AREA WERE FOOD IS PREPARED,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION...(+4 more)
Jul 19, 2019 Inspection
July 19, 2019• Canvass• 14 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.ON TOP OF IT A FOOD STRAINER WITH FOOD IN IT.SAID SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE ...(+13 more)
Dec 11, 2018 Inspection
December 11, 2018• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-...(+5 more)
Aug 14, 2017 Inspection
August 14, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-4-17 INSPECTION # 2052276. VIOLATION #18-FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT REAR K...
Aug 11, 2017 Inspection
August 11, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-4-17 INSPECTION # 2052276. VIOLATION 18.FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT REAR KI...(+1 more)
Aug 4, 2017 Inspection
August 4, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. (...(+2 more)
Jul 14, 2016 Inspection
July 14, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.(+4 more)
Oct 13, 2015 Inspection
October 13, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOO...(+3 more)
Oct 15, 2014 Inspection
October 15, 2014• Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOODVENTS REQUIRE CLEANING SERVICE DUE TO HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE HOOD AND THE PIPES OUTSID...(+2 more)
Feb 6, 2014 Inspection
February 6, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP REFRIGERATORS. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTA...(+3 more)
Mar 26, 2013 Inspection
March 26, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.(+2 more)
Oct 29, 2012 Inspection
October 29, 2012• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: INADEQUATE DISH WASHING/SANITIZING. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES AT ...(+5 more)
Aug 28, 2012 Inspection
August 28, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST BOTH ICE BOX FREEZERS TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR AND I...(+2 more)
Oct 21, 2011 Inspection
October 21, 2011• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CUSTOMERS WALK-IN IN KITCHEN FROM REAR DOOR AND DINING AREA,SERVING THEMSELVES COFFEE,GOING TO WASHROOM AND ETC(LIKE IF THE...
Oct 7, 2011 Inspection
October 7, 2011• Complaint• 8 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shal...(+7 more)
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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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