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MOTI CAFE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MOTI CAFE (AKA: MOTI) 70 W HURON ST, CHICAGO 60654 Restaurant
March 3, 2020 Canvass License #2627381
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED MANGO LASSI SMOOTHIES BEING SOLD FROM A GRAB AND GO COOLER WITH NO NUTRITIONAL AND BUSINESS INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AND ONE MALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

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