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Cesar's On Broadway

June 24, 2025 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND INSIDE EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED OPENINGS 1/2 AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE SUGAR CONTAINER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE. OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS IN BAR AREAS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES FOR ELEVATED FOOD AND ITEMS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE APPROVE SHELVING. • OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMEN STOPPERS MISSING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF DOOR CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR DEVICE. • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAINED.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AND AT THE BARS ON THE SECOND FLOORS AND WHEREVER NEEDED. • OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ALL DRY STORAGE CLOSETS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE ANDC MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 5, 2024: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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