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NATIVE FOOD CAFE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NATIVE FOOD CAFE 218 S CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60604 Restaurant
February 20, 2024 License License #2943772
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD CHICKEN STORED FOR OVER 7 DAYS, LABELED WITH A DISCARD DATE OF 2/18. PREPARED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS. THE DAY OF PREPARATION SHALL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF FOOD AT $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND TOILETS INOPERABLE LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE OF RESTAURANT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND TOILETS INOPERABLE LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE OF RESTAURANT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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