Cafe Bionda

February 1, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND 0PPM CHLORINE READING AT DISHMACHINE BEING USED AT FRONT BAR PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND 0PPM QUATS READING AT DISHMACHINE AT REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNITS. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 8Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TOP WIDE OPEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP OF CONTAINER, WALL OF EXTERIOR GREASE CONTAINER, AND GROUND AT GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE AREA/CONTAINERS AND WALLS AT CONTAINER, FREE FROM GREASE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #18171 ON 04/22/09 NOT CORRECTED; #35 MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL ATTACHED EQUIPMENT, PIPES, WALLS, RACKS IN COOLER, DISHMACHINE RACKS, DISHMACHINE UPPER/LOWER THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN. MUST RESURFACE WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST ENCLOSE INSULATION AND REMOVE DEBRIS. #36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN COFFEE STATION AREA. #38 DUE TO OBSERVATION OF AN ADDITIONAL PREP AREA IN REAR ANOTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE SHOULD BE INSTALLED. #42 ALL EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STOCK ITEMS, PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOM.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS AT REAR BAR AREA. REPAIR COVING AT REAR BAR AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALLS WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AT 2ND. FLOOR STORAGE ARE, SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES THROUGH OUT, SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL AND AROUND PIPING AT REAR PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE ELECTRICAL COVERS AT OUTLETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PARTITION/BARRIER BETWEEN BREAD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER SEATING/WALK WAY.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ABOVE ALL PREP AREAS. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD AND FRONT KITCHEN PREP.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT 2ND FLOOR, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
code 41

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