FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
LA CAFETERIA INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
February 3, 2025
Canvass
License #2962391
1
Total Violations
1
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #60
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Violation Details
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4/22/24 INSPECTION # 25931516 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #10 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION #28 OBSERVED PROPANE TANK AND PROPANE POWERED HOT PLATES USED IN REAR PREP AREA FOR TEA PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PROPANE TANK AND EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES AND ONLY USE APPROVED COOKING EQUIPMENT. #51 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.#56 6-304.11 OBSERVED TURBO CHEF OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA USED FOR EXTENSIVE COOKING SUCH AS PREPARING HAMBURGERS, EGGS, ETC. NOT UNDERNEATH MECHANICAL VENTIALATION. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
Why This Matters
Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.
Specific Requirements
Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-304.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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