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CAFE 63 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CAFE 63 6411 W 63RD ST, CHICAGO 60638 Restaurant
May 3, 2018 Canvass License #2397958
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, SLICER,CUTTING BOARD, AND #10 CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND FRONT COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, AND PEELING PAINT IN THE DISH ROOM AROUND THE WINDOW, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT/RESEAL.
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 #39
MAJOR
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH CHLORINE SANITIZE.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #39
MAJOR
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH CHLORINE SANITIZE.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

Health Department Information

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