GREEN GARDEN CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 6-17-16 FROM REPORT# 1559211 NOT CORRECTED: -32- NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD INSTALLED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL. -35- CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. -38-MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NON COMPLIANT SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL CABINET INTERIORS THROUGHOUT, STORAGE HELVES, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATED UNITS, ND COUNTERS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG TH BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(2 TABLE TOP GRILLS AND 2 TABLE TOP DEEP FRYERS) IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE UNDERNEATH AN EXHAUST SYSTEM - MUST INSTALL.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) REGARDLESS OF TITLE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(S) WHEN PREPARING UNCOVERED FOODS.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) REGARDLESS OF TITLE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(S) WHEN PREPARING UNCOVERED FOODS.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.