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LITTLE BRANCH CAFE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LITTLE BRANCH CAFE 1251 S PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO 60605 Restaurant
September 21, 2017 License License #2555780
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE HAND SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT USE TO STORE DISPOSABLE CUPS HAS A GREASY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS HAS FOOD AND DEBIS ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. MAINTAIN THE SAME.
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: THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND DINING AREA HAS DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THEM. ALSO, THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION AND THE WALLS BEHIND THE SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS DIRT/FOOD STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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: THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND DINING AREA HAS DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THEM. ALSO, THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION AND THE WALLS BEHIND THE SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS DIRT/FOOD STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections