FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
PROVIDENT CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital
September 19, 2019
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License #2496842
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
6
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 250 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREP, FOOD SERVICE AND STORAGE AREAS: ON LEDGES AND ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH HOT AND COLD FOOD SERVING LINES, ON COUNTER TOPS, ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON STORAGE SHELVES, ON ROLLING FOOD CARTS, ALONG WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE,IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM, IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA, UNDER SINKS,BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREAS, IN VENTS IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE MOUSE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, LIVE RODENT AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #53
MAJOR
Violation Details
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-302.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING RACKS AND COUNTERS.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENING AT WALL IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINTS.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL LOSE COVING ALONG WALL BASE AT FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY WALK-IN COOLER AND WHERE NECESSARY.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL LOSE COVING ALONG WALL BASE AT FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY WALK-IN COOLER AND WHERE NECESSARY.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection