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CAFE RAFAELO INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CAFE RAFAELO INC. (AKA: CAFE RAFAELO) 5645 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60659 Restaurant
June 17, 2019 Canvass License #2423549
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOMS AND ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYER DEVICE. MANAGER PROVIDED THE PAPER TOWEL DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE FRONT COUNTER, PREP TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEM/ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE CRACKED /BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REEMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REEMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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