CAFECITO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOIL, CHARRED FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS ARE GREASY AND SLIPPERY THROUGHOUT. FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. -WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CFM DOES NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CFM DOES NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.