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Iguana Cafe Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Iguana Cafe 517-519 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60642 Restaurant
October 25, 2024 Canvass License #1092172
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

2
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED DIRTY GLASSES AND A WIRE STRAINER PLACED INSIDE OF THE SINK BASIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND NO EQUIPMENT CAN BE PLACED INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED DIRTY GLASSES AND A WIRE STRAINER PLACED INSIDE OF THE SINK BASIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND NO EQUIPMENT CAN BE PLACED INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

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