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BERGHOFF CAFE

(Also Known As: BERGHOFF CAFE (T1 C26))

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

License #: 64540

30
Total Inspections
17
Passed
3
Failed
10
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 26, 2025 Inspection

March 26, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AT THE PREP TABLE, WENT TO THE REAR PREP AREA USING THEIR HANDS WITH GLOVES ON TO OPEN THE DOOR. -PICKED UP FOOD F...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 5, 2024 Inspection

November 5, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXED FOODN ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE AL...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2024 Inspection

April 5, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES T...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 6, 2023 Inspection

November 6, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 14, 2022 Inspection

November 14, 2022• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN SEVERAL AREAS INCLUDING BEHIND BAR, DISHWASHING AREA AND COOKING LINE. MUST ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLY...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 24, 2021 Inspection

September 24, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK BEHIND BAR (FAR RIGHT).(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 24, 2021 Inspection

March 24, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (BEHIND THE BAR) AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION (WAREWASHIN...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 13, 2019 Inspection

September 13, 2019• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BASE OF FAUCET WITH LEAK AT (RIGHT) HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 6, 2019 Inspection

June 6, 2019• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HA...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 23, 2018 Inspection

October 23, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER NIGHT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH :PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2018 Inspection

October 19, 2018• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR IN USE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING GLASSWARE, "CHEMICAL 0 PPM". INSTRUCTED MANAGER ...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 6, 2018 Inspection

June 6, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REAR FOOD PREP AR...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2017 Inspection

October 19, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION,NO SOAP PROVIDED AT FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDS...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2017 Inspection

May 17, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor under the rear prep three compartment sink to be dirty. Instruc...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2017 Inspection

May 10, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed the front prep cooler not maintaining a proper temperature, found at 47.1f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH-DO NOT USE until...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 19, 2016 Inspection

December 19, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the ice machine. Instructed facility ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 13, 2016 Inspection

September 13, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed opened containers of food (manufacturer's containers) not labeled. Instructed facility to...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 14, 2015 Inspection

September 14, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINA...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2015 Inspection

January 23, 2015• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 29, 2014 Inspection

July 29, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STAND UP 2-DOOR FREEZER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED (HALF COOLER HALF FREEZER UNIT). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPA...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2014 Inspection

February 3, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED ROAST BEEF HELD INSIDE WARMER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 123 F. INSTRUC...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 23, 2013 Inspection

May 23, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK/WHITE BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 10, 2012 Inspection

October 10, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (BASEMENT S...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 14, 2012 Inspection

May 14, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR MILK COOLER IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOKING HOOD IN REAR AREA UNCLEAN M...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 26, 2011 Inspection

October 26, 2011• Tag Removal• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2011 Inspection

October 17, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Sanitizing rinse for equipment not proper concentration. Dishmachine in bar area in...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2011 Inspection

February 8, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+3 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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