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SWEET MAPLE CAFE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SWEET MAPLE CAFE 1339 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO 60607 Restaurant
January 4, 2023 Canvass License #76798
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF BULK FOOD (SUGAR, FLOUR, SALT, ETC.) WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL FOODS WITH COMMON NAMES AND MAINTAIN.
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 #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE DOOR ADJACENT TO THE BUSSER STATION. MUST SEAL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND A CARDBOARD LINER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR TRUE FREEZER. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND A CARDBOARD LINER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR TRUE FREEZER. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.

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