CAFE TOUCHE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1995410 DATED: 03/10/2017. 32 Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard to the left of the exposed handsink near the dishmachine. 06/10/2017 33 Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. 06/10/2017 35 Observed grease and dirt accumulation in the exhaust hood filter above the grill. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 06/10/2017 38 Observed leaks at the bottom of the dipper well and underneath the three compartment sink between the wash and rinse compartments. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 06/10/2017 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/5/2018. 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE POTS/PANS STORED IN KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS/GREASE BUILD-UP,KITCHEN/BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVINGS AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,TOPS OF SHELVINGS OVER THE FOOD PREP LINE.

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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER IN TABLE MILK COOLER NEAR THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER IN TABLE MILK COOLER NEAR THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.