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Cafe Tola Ii

March 10, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: FOUND HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING. NOTED COFFEE JAR AND UTENSILS STORED IN THE SAID HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE OF FROZEN (PASTOR) MEAT ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
code 36
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED FAUCET MISSING ON THE LEFT SIDE (BETWEEN WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: TOILET RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED NON WORKING AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER/NO LONGER IN USE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR DINING AREA LEADING TO REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2562530 ISSUED ON 08-22-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA. #57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. #58 - 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 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 22, 2022: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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