WEST RIVER CAFE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1188399, DATE 11-7-12, VIOLATION #29. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS UNDER #29 CORRECTED; #30, PREP FOODS LABELED, #41, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE THE BASEMENT REMOVED, AREA CLEANED AND ORGANIZED. THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED, #32, MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND PREP TABLES; HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS. #34, MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPAIR PERSON IS WORKING ON REPAIRING THE FLOORS AT THIS TIME, (HE STATED, "THE FLOORS WILL BE COMPLETED BY 11-21-12, SELF EMPLOYEED.") #36, MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN; AT THIS TIME OWNER REMOVED LIGHT BULBS FROM LIGHT FIXTURES, NO NEED FOR LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED OWNER WHEN REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED TO FAX LETTER OR EMAIL REQUESTING REINSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM(WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED); MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM; MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK.(SLOW DRANING AND WATER KEEPS ON CONTINOUSLY DRIPPNG WHEN YOU TURN IT OFF). MUST STOP THE LEAK ON BOTH FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK.(SLOW DRANING AND WATER KEEPS ON CONTINOUSLY DRIPPNG WHEN YOU TURN IT OFF). MUST STOP THE LEAK ON BOTH FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 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.