CAFE CON LECHE D' NOCHE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed no paper towels at the 1st floor kitchen exposed hand sink and a plate inside the sink making it inaccessible. Instructed facility to maintain all hand sinks accessible at all times with soap and paper towels and to maintain. Facility removed plate and installed paper towels at time of inspection. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a waste water pipe in the basement located above the dry storage items and near the ice machine. Instructed facility to either remove items from under said pipes or to shield pipes and maintain. Observed bread stored inside a plastic grocery bag in the kitchen. Instructed facility to only store food items in food grade materials 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed dust and debris on the walls and ceilings in the first floor kitchen above the hand sink and around the ceiling vents. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris on the walls around the dining room salsa fridge and adjacent garbage can stall. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed food stains on the walls and ceiling in the basement prep area. Instructed facility to clean 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 dust and debris on the walls and ceilings in the first floor kitchen above the hand sink and around the ceiling vents. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris on the walls around the dining room salsa fridge and adjacent garbage can stall. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed food stains on the walls and ceiling in the basement prep area. Instructed facility to clean 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.