FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
TREE HOUSE ANIMAL FOUNDATION Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Animal shelter cafe permit
TREE HOUSE ANIMAL FOUNDATION
(AKA: PURRFECT ROAST CATFE)
7225 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60645
Animal Shelter Cafe Permit
June 4, 2018
License Re-Inspection
License #2536599
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Inspection Summary
This animal shelter cafe permit was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on June 4, 2018. The inspection type was "License Re-Inspection" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 4 violations during this inspection, including 3 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED CATS WITHIN WAITING AREA WITHOUT PHYSICAL SEPARATION OF WALLS AND DOORS TO SEPARATE CATS FROM FOOD SERVICE AREA/CAFE. MUST PHYSICALLY SEPARATE AREAS WITH WALLS AND DOOR.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT. SANITIZING TEST STRIPS MUST BE ON SITE.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7/28/17 REPORT # 2071600 VIOLATION #38 NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE EQUIPMENT
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7/28/17 REPORT # 2071600 VIOLATION #38 NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE EQUIPMENT
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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