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CESAR'S ON BROADWAY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CESAR'S ON BROADWAY 2924-2926 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
October 27, 2015 Canvass License #1492853
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LINER INSIDE THE LID OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER NOT SEALED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL GREASE TRAP WITH A HOLE ON TOP THE LID,FOUL ODOR COMING FROM IT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID AND KEEP GREASE BOX CLEAN.GREASE BOX IS LOCATED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN CAN OPENER BLADE IS RUSTY,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,BASEMENT PREP AREA.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT,UNDER PIPES IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS UNDER THE BARS ARE ROUGH AND UNEVEN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AT DISH ROOM/PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUST ON CEILING BY THE VENT COVER IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD WITH DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN,AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED 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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD WITH DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN,AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections