PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

BERGHOFF CAFE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BERGHOFF CAFE (AKA: BERGHOFF CAFE (T1 C26)) 11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO 60666 Restaurant
March 26, 2025 Canvass License #64540
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on March 26, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

2
Violation #8
CRITICAL
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 FROM THE REAR AND BROUGHT IT TO THE FRONT PREP AREA -PROCEEDED TO WIPE THE PREP TABLE WITH WASH CLOTH AND CONTINUED TO PICK AND SERVE READY TO EAT FOODS FROM THE SERVICE PREP LINE TO SERVE CUSTOMERS. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. NOTED THE SECOND EMPLOYEE WHILE PREPPING WIPED THE CUTTING BOARD WITH A WASH CLOTH AND GLOVES ON, THE PROCEEDED TO PICK UP CHHEESE WITH SAME GLOVES TO PLATE FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS.DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE HAND WASHING PROCEDURE THAT INCLUDES CHANGING OF TASK AND MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
Violation #8
CRITICAL
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 FROM THE REAR AND BROUGHT IT TO THE FRONT PREP AREA -PROCEEDED TO WIPE THE PREP TABLE WITH WASH CLOTH AND CONTINUED TO PICK AND SERVE READY TO EAT FOODS FROM THE SERVICE PREP LINE TO SERVE CUSTOMERS. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. NOTED THE SECOND EMPLOYEE WHILE PREPPING WIPED THE CUTTING BOARD WITH A WASH CLOTH AND GLOVES ON, THE PROCEEDED TO PICK UP CHHEESE WITH SAME GLOVES TO PLATE FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS.DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE HAND WASHING PROCEDURE THAT INCLUDES CHANGING OF TASK AND MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections