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Caffe De Luca

November 15, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings5
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #659225 ON 11/04/11 NOT CORRECTED. 18/01 - All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY,RODENT ACTIVITY THAT IS MICE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 100+ IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IN FRONT LINE KITCHEN AREAS,BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENTS,2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS/OFFICE AREA,CRAYOLA BOX STORAGE DINING AREA,ELECTRIC METER SAME SAID AREA, BOTTOM SHELVINGS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED.ALSO PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INITIAL REPORT DATED 11/4/11 FOR MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES COMPLIANCE: INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. 12/15/2010 33 All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FLOORS ON 2ndfl WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING,ALSO FLOORS UNDER COUNTERS AND UNDER SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AND BAR SERVING AREAS NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AT DISH MACHINE AND AT FRONT KITCHEN COOKING AREAS WITH FOOD SPLASHES. 12/15/2010 MUST REPAIR FAUCET JOINTS AND KNOBS LEAKING ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK BY MOP SINK PREP AREA. 12/15/2010 MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 14Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #14.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.WE OBSERVE THE GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AREA DURING THIS INSPECTION AT REAR NOT MAINTAINED,WATER SEAPING ON FLOOR SAME AREA.MUST REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR/REPAINT ALL WOODEN BOTTOM SHELVINGS/INTERIOR CABINETS ALL ALONG NORTH WALL FOOD PREP TABLES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK DISHWASHING REAR AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,STOVES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP LINE COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE AND GAS LINES, ELECTRICAL LINES WITH GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS NEAR THE COOLER AND PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED ETC.
code 33

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 8, 2011: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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