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GSB CAFE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

GSB CAFE (AKA: HARPER CENTER) 5807 S WOODLAWN AVE, CHICAGO 60637 Restaurant
July 8, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection License #1519437
5
Total Violations
2
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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER,FRONTLINE & REAR PREP AREA HOT HOLDING UNIT,LOOSE AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON CABINETS AT CASHIER BOOTH,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR,COUNTER TOP CRACKED UNDER SODA DISPENSER IN DINING 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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLER SHELVES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES,COUNTER TOPS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINES,WINDOW SILL,STORAGE CABINETS & SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AREAS,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES ,HOT HOLDING UNITS,FANGUARD COVERS IN BEVERAGE W.I.C
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,CATERING ROOM.DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING KETTLES.
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: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA,BREAKROOM,CATERING ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GAP IN LOWER WALLBASE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LOWER WALLS & LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA,VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTER & HOOD.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA,BREAKROOM,CATERING ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GAP IN LOWER WALLBASE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LOWER WALLS & LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA,VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTER & HOOD.
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.

Health Department Information

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