CAFECITO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INNER EDGES OF THE ICE MACHINE LID TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK. FOUND VARIOUS ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR 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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS AND OTHER WORKING AND CALIBRATED THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.FOUND NON WORKING THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES.

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: MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS AND OTHER WORKING AND CALIBRATED THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.FOUND NON WORKING THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES.

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.