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CAFECITO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CAFECITO 26 E CONGRESS PKWY, CHICAGO 60605 Restaurant
February 10, 2014 Canvass License #1914557
8
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL MULTI USE UTENSIL/DISPOSABLES MUST ALL BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITARY AREA WITH HANDLES ALL IN SAME DIRECTION TO ELIMINATE ANY HAND CONTACT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN, STAINED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SODA DISPENSOR AROUND NOZZLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE FRONT PREP COUNTER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections