CAFECITO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE POUR CUPS OF COFFEE DOWN HANDSINK IN BAR PREP AREA AND LARGE SOAPY BUCKET INSIDE SINK BASIN IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTE TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COFFEE PREP FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH SALADS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS AIR DRYING THROUGH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING BUCKET WITH AT LEAST 50PPM SANITIZING STENGTH AND MAINTAIN.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CRATES AND UNNECCESARY ITEMS STORED NEAR GARBAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CRATES AND UNNECCESARY ITEMS STORED NEAR GARBAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.