CAFE TOUCHE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMUATION ON BAR REFRIGERATOR GASKETS. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS OF COOLER. OBSERVED VENT INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL LEAKING. REPAIR DIPPER WELL AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EXTERNAL BACK FLOW PREVENTION.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS NEED TO BE MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN GREASE TRAP FLOOR COVER NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.