CAFE TOUCHE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE DESERT SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY TO SERVICE THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE IS REACHED. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 2:00PM AND REPAIRED THE COOLER. TEMPERATURE WAS 39.0 BY END OF INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DESSERT SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 45F TO 48F (BEETS 45.8F, BLUE CHEESE 48.2F, BREAD PUDDING 48.0F, DRESSING 47.2F, SALMON 47.2F) ALSO NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF CONTAINER OF LENTIL SOUP INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF FOOD ITEMS 12LBS WORTH $83.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED A YELLOWISH, GRAYISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. BY END OF INSPECTION TECHNICIAN ARRIVED FROM ICE MACHINE COMPANY AND MAINTAINED THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE BAR SELLING AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. THIS IS FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE PICK UP. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES,BOWLS ETC DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES,BOWLS ETC DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.