CAFE 353 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. ESTABLISHMENT HAS BEEN OPEN FOR BREAKFAST SINCE 7:00AM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT OF ME DURING INSPECTION.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW. THE CHEF HAS A STATE OF IL CERTIFICATE ONLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, TRAYS, POTS,PANS, FOOD COTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSE THE PANINI MACHINE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WORN OUT,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, PREP AREA,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, PREP AREA,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.