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THE SPOKE AND BIRD Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE SPOKE AND BIRD (AKA: CAFE SOCIETY INC.) 205-209 E 18TH ST, CHICAGO 60616 Restaurant
July 6, 2018 Complaint License #2313848
3
Total Violations
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND 1 REACH IN COOLER WITH NO THERMOMETER VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE IN REP AREA THAT IS IN NEED OF A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAUNTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE IN REP AREA THAT IS IN NEED OF A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAUNTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.

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