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TEMPO CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TEMPO CAFE 6 E CHESTNUT ST, CHICAGO 60611 Restaurant
April 12, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection License #80916
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DEBRIS, DIRT, ETC ON SIDE OF COOLERS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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 EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON TOP AND SIDES OF DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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 #52
MAJOR
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAINS BELOW THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE BELOW RIGHT SIDE OF WASTE WATER PIPE UNDER 3 CCMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO CONVEY ALL WASTE WATER TO DRAIN PROPERLY.
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED WALLS NEXT TO DISH MACHINE, AND IN KITCHEN ON THE AND BEHIND COOKING LINE. OBSERVED BLACK, SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED CRACKED AND/OR MISSING FLOOR TILES AND LOW GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES ON FLOOR OF DISH AREA. MUST MAKE FLOORS EVEN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT DEBRIS AND WATER FROM POOLING IN THESE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED WALLS NEXT TO DISH MACHINE, AND IN KITCHEN ON THE AND BEHIND COOKING LINE. OBSERVED BLACK, SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED CRACKED AND/OR MISSING FLOOR TILES AND LOW GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES ON FLOOR OF DISH AREA. MUST MAKE FLOORS EVEN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT DEBRIS AND WATER FROM POOLING IN THESE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

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