CAFE CON LECHE D' NOCHE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. FOUND PACKED DESSERTS IN THE DISPLAY CASE WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ANY PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS, ITEM NAME, INGREDIENTS, DATE, AND COMMON ALLERGENS AND TO 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 TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS AT BOTH 2 DOOR COOLERS IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE FIRST FLOOR STEAM TABLE AND AT THE PREP TABLE OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN FOOD COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO 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: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE NOZZLES OF BOTH BAR SODA GUNS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY 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 THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN FOOD COOLER WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COVER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE BAR AREA AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS.

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 PEELING PAINT AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.