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BAI CAFE, INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BAI CAFE, INC. (AKA: BAI CAFE) 3406 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
August 28, 2012 Canvass License #2078772
3
Total Violations
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #33
MAJOR
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 INTERIOR OF 2DOOR COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT COCA COLA COOLER IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT COCA COLA COOLER IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections