CASA CAFE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INFORMED THAT BAGS MUST BE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TO USE IN PLACE OF GROCERY BAGS. ALSO OBSERVED FOIL COVERING SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA BY COFFEE STATION. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR WITH DAMAGED DOOR. (SHARP EDGES) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OPENING TO THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS AS WELL AS THE INSIDE BOTTOM AREA OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE AND COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND SEAL SINK TO WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (DESK)MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS ON TOP OF (MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING) AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DESK AND OTHER CLUTTER..

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (DESK)MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS ON TOP OF (MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING) AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DESK AND OTHER CLUTTER..

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.