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Cafe Touche

April 8, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
    code 10Priority
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO BROILER AND INSIDE COOLER AT BAR USED TO STORE CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    code 36
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON INTERIOR OF AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 1 MISSING LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE AND SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN CEILING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    code 56
  • Previous Core Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2595444 DATED 5/30/2024: #57 "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." #58 "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 30, 2024: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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