CAFE TOUCHE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. DOZENS OF RAW EGGS ON OPEN FLATS FOUND STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CHOCOLATE, SOUP AND FRESH VEGETABLES. LARGE PAN OF SHREDDED CHEESE STORED UNDER RAW MEATS. RAW PORK ON BAKING SHEET STORED ABOVE PREPARED BREAD PUDDING, COOKED SPINACH AND COOKED MUSHROOMS ON A COOLING RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ALL. 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1532481 ON 3-31-15 NOT CORRECTED. #38- RUNNING WELL NOT CONNECTED OR HAS RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT AND HAVE RUNNING WATER AT UNIT.#40-MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.#45-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED LESS THAN 30 DAYS WITHOUT CERTIFICATE. 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND SERVER STATION. RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE ALL RUST.

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: EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE DIRTY. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND INSIDE BIN STORAGE WITH SOME DIRT. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER WINE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WINE STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA WITH SPLATTER. MUST 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LID OF THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

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: MISSING BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LID OF THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

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.