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Cafecito

November 13, 2019 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • no certified food manager on dutycritical
    Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT BEGINNING OF INSPECTION. SEE VIOLATION #2. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 1Priority
  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT 4 HAND WASH SINKS LOCATED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA, REAR BAR AREA, AND REAR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HAND WASH SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    code 10Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: ENTERED FACILITY AT 8:55AM AND THERE WAS CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. JOSE GALLEGOS ARRIVED ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT 9:25AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY ANYTIME THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 2Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED A LARGE PAN OF SHREDDED, COOKED PORK IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 22
  • Approved Thawing Methods Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FISH THAWING IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING WATER.
    code 35
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR FLAT TOP GRILL WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    code 47
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #60.
    code 58
  • Previous Core Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2213632 DATED 8/29/18 NOT CORRECTED: #58 "PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 29, 2018: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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