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CAFECITO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CAFECITO 26 E CONGRESS PKWY, CHICAGO 60605 Restaurant
October 15, 2015 Complaint License #1914557
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #6
CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (VARIOUS SANDWICHES AND SALADS). INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
Violation #43
MINOR
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILEDAND WET WIPING CLOTHS AT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #43
MINOR
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILEDAND WET WIPING CLOTHS AT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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