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ESPRESSAMENTE ILLY/CITYFRONT CAFE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ESPRESSAMENTE ILLY/CITYFRONT CAFE (AKA: CITYFRONT CAFE/ ILLY CAFE) 455 N CITYFRONT PLAZA DR, CHICAGO 60611 Restaurant
August 18, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2246914
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER ATTACHED TO THE WALL DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE COFFEE BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE COFFEE BAR HANDWASHING SINK OR RELOCATE ICE SCOOP.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND A BROKEN, UNPLUGGED COOLER NOT IN USE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND A BROKEN, UNPLUGGED COOLER NOT IN USE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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