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CAFE 222 LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CAFE 222 LLC (AKA: TASTE 222) 222 N CANAL ST, Chicago 60606 Restaurant
February 23, 2017 License License #2496207
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found porous surfaces (raw wood/unsealed brick) in several areas of mixology area, dry storage in basement, on walls in hallways of kitchen, and in "ops room" (where prepackaged foods will be staged). Instructed must seal or paint all porous surfaces where food may be present. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found large hole in rear brick wall in basement dry storage area. Found several holes in walls of IT room in rear of facility. Must seal all holes to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found soda gun without attached drain line in front bar and bar in private room ("the Room"). Must install and maintain same. Found ventilation not properly functioning on fl 1, north restrooms. Must repair and maintain. Found missing faucet on right washbowl sink, 2nd floor men's restroom. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found soda gun without attached drain line in front bar and bar in private room ("the Room"). Must install and maintain same. Found ventilation not properly functioning on fl 1, north restrooms. Must repair and maintain. Found missing faucet on right washbowl sink, 2nd floor men's restroom. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

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