Cafe Michelle

August 15, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED 4 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS NEAR COFFEE GRINDER, PREP LINE, COOK LINE, AND JUICE BAR MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 66.9F, 65.6F, 65.8F, AND 66.2F RESPECTIVELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT 4 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED NEAR COFFEE GRINDER, PREP LINE, COOK LINE, AND JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSURE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED OLD "PRETZEL" AND "PUB MIX" CONTAINERS USED TO STORE PICKLES AND GARDINERA. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY REUSABLE, FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
code 51
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58
Compliance With Clean Indoor Air Ordinance

Inspector note: OBSERVED HOOKAH STORED ON FLOOR NEAR MANAGER'S DESK AND CIGAR STORED IN CABINET ABOVE MANAGER'S DESK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF SMOKING PARAPHANALIA. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE.
code 62

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 8, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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