Cafe Med

August 4, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: (7-38-030) INADEQUATE SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AT BAR. THE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT BAR'S LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEING USED BY AN EMPLOYEE IS=0 PPM. (UNIT TAGGED). CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST BE AT LEAST 100 PPM AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN DISHROOM UNTIL THE UNIT IS FIXED. 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.
code 8Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: ABOUT 38-NOTED ON THE BAR WALLS (BY THE LIQUOR DISPLAY WALL); 8- ON WALL BY GLASS WINDOW (NORTH OF BAR); 12-ON A WALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT DOOR (AT DINING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: FAN GUARDS MISSING IN KITCHEN COOLERS-MUST PROVIDE. SNEEZEGUARD BY THE PASTRY TABLE MUST BE EXTENDED TO COVER ALL OPEN BREAD PRODUCTS. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS IN KITCHEN & FAN GUARDS OF ALL COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN KITCHEN, BAR & DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED; ALL FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: ALL AFFECTED WALLS (DUE TO PEST ACTIVITY) MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED REGULARLY. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: BOTTOM PIPE OF 2-COMP SINK BY DISHMACHINE IS LEAKING-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ANY SODA/MILK/BREAD CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION OF STOCK/FOOD MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITOEING. 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.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 3, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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