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Cafe Central Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Cafe Central 1437 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO 60642 Restaurant
October 13, 2016 Canvass License #2204097
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. -PAINT/SEAL THE RAW WOOD SHELVES ABOVE THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.) -REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF THE OVENS, THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS, THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ABOVE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE EXTERIOR/KNOBS ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA .
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE REAR VENTILATION HOOD AND THE VENTS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA.
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: INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE REAR VENTILATION HOOD. THE DOUBLE GAS BURNER IS NOT COMPLETELY UNDER THE HOOD. 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: INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE REAR VENTILATION HOOD. THE DOUBLE GAS BURNER IS NOT COMPLETELY UNDER THE HOOD. 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