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

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1441894 DATED ON 5/20/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-32)OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ON BASEMENT.#35)OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#38)ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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: NOTED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.