CAFE TOUCHE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND TWO RAW EGGS IN THE SHELL SITTING ON TOP OF COOKED GREEN BEANS INSIDE A DEEP STAINLESS STEEL PAN INSIDE A 3DR-REFRIGERATOR. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ABOVE STATED FOOD WAS DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY.CDI.(3LBS OF GREENS BEENS).

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: DURING INSPECTION FOUND OVER 20 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM, ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED STATED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO 10-23-14. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT THE DISH MACHINE. NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION. MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT HIGH TEMP 180F. TEMP STRIP USED DURING INSPECTION.

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: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL THE COFFEE DUMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS THE FLOOR AT HALLWAY IN FRONT OF STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT SO AS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL NEXT TO THE LIQOUR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT THE DIPPER WELL BY TE ICE CREAM FREEZER.

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: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT THE DIPPER WELL BY TE ICE CREAM FREEZER.

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.