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ITSY BITSY PLAY AND CAFE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ITSY BITSY PLAY AND CAFE 4210 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60618 Restaurant
December 12, 2024 Canvass License #2896189
3
Total Violations
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN CAFE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STAINLESS-STEEL ROLLING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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 #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES STORED ABOVE DRY STORAGE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING AND MAINTAIN.
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Violation #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES STORED ABOVE DRY STORAGE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING AND MAINTAIN.
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

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