CAFECITO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SOUPS AND OTHER PREPARED FOODS INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT DATED OR LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR INNER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA TO REMOVE DEAD FRUIT FLIES FROM THE WALLS. ASLO MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST AT CEILING VENT COVERS AND PANELS.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND VARIOUS PERSONAL ITEMS (I.E. COATS, JACKETS, PURSES AND BAGS) AT THE FRONT SERVICE COFFEE SERVING STATION. MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ABOVE STATED AREA.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND VARIOUS PERSONAL ITEMS (I.E. COATS, JACKETS, PURSES AND BAGS) AT THE FRONT SERVICE COFFEE SERVING STATION. MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ABOVE STATED AREA.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.