Cafe Central Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD IN CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ADVISED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WOOD SHELVING IN KITCHEN AREA WITH DIRT BUILDUP AND WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND CLEAN OR TO REPLACE 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION IN BOTTOM OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED AS LINER ON THE FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND ATM WITH HOLES IN LOWER PORTION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO CLOSE OFF VENT IN KITCHEN ON THE WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD PRODUCTS BEING STORED IN BASEMENT ALONG UNSEALED CONCRETE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SO WALL IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER EXPOSED CEILING WITH RAW WOOD AND PIPES RUNNING OVER HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND ATM WITH HOLES IN LOWER PORTION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO CLOSE OFF VENT IN KITCHEN ON THE WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD PRODUCTS BEING STORED IN BASEMENT ALONG UNSEALED CONCRETE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SO WALL IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER EXPOSED CEILING WITH RAW WOOD AND PIPES RUNNING OVER HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

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.