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Cafe Habibi
July 14, 2025 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeLicense
- failed findings11
- critical findings5
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AND AT FRONT BAR/COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NOTED NO PROOF OF VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: "OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. "
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staff working while sickcriticalOfficial wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal EventsInspector note: NOTED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH PLAN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & SanitizedInspector note: OBSERVED SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT THE EXTERIOR OF THE UNIT BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INTERIOR PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST; WHITE SLIME AT ICE DISPENSER NOZZLE OF SAME UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) LOCATED IN THE DISH AREA WITH NO CONNECTION FROM SANITIZING SOLUTION TO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED TO ENSURE PROPER CONNECTIONS AND DISPENSE OF SANITIZING FOR PROPER USE OF MACHINES SANITIZING CYCLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test StripsInspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR QUAT SANITIZER USED AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED IN WAREWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR ALL CHEMICAL SANITIZERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate PressureInspector note: OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF HOT WATER AT LEFT FAUCET OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedInspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LID NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOW. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGERN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Not Ready on April 9, 2025: 11 findings appeared for the first time.
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