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THE SPOKE AND BIRD Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE SPOKE AND BIRD (AKA: CAFE SOCIETY INC.) 205-209 E 18TH ST, CHICAGO 60616 Restaurant
June 4, 2024 Canvass License #2313848
3
Total Violations
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY AND WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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: THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY AND WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections