Cafe Tola I

February 5, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED • NOTED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASH SINK OF PREP AREA AND THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINK ALWAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CHICKEN, BEEF AND PORK EMPANADAS. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (USING LARGE FOOD TRAYS AS LIDS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER.
code 39
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD (SYRUP) DISPENSING CONTAINERS AT TABLE UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE UTENSIL RACK OR ENCASE THE SEWAGE PIPE.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH HEAVY GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS (SEWAGE) WHEN WATER IS RELEASED INTO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED CRACKS AND MISSING TILE ON FLOOR OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND THE EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS • NOTED COBWEBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA ON CEILING AT THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE ALL COBWEBS AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 24, 2020: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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