Cafe Gastronomo

August 30, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. FOUND PASTAS AT 58.0 F, CHICKEN AT 57.2 F,ROAST BEEF AT 55.4 F,FISH AT 60.0 F AND RANCH DRESSING AT 50.0 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $50.00 AS STATED BY OWNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, THAT (TCS FOODS) MUST BE MAINTAINED IN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.COS.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: FOUND READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (PASTAS,CHICKEN,MEAT SAUCE,LASAGNAS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND KITCHEN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 54.7 F.THE COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST NOT USE.COOLERS MUST BE AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED YOU CAN FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR E-MAIL: CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. - COS.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 36
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINAIN INTERIOR SHELFS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF MOLD LIKE BUILD UP DEBRIS.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: FOUND WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND OPEN BOX OF FLOOR TILES STORED UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 9, 2018: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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