Haifa Cafe

April 28, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. A FOOT OF GARBAGE IS PILED UP UNDER THE DUMPSTERS AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE GREASE CONTAINER IS FULL OF GREASE BUILDUP IN THE ALLEY USED BY THE ABOVE, REMOVE ALL SPILLED WASTE AND MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER FREE OF SPILLED WASTE AND GREASE.
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK INCLUDING THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT HAS BLACK, GREASY BUILDUP IN THE CORNERS OF THE SINK INTERIOR AND BACK SPLASH, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
code 24
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. The previous minor violations were originally documented on 5/21/10, report # 229426 and include: (32) Must sand/bleach or replace cutting boards with deep/dark grooves. (33) Following need cleaning: interior floors of coolers, interior bottom of fryers, due to food debris/stains. (34) Floors in storage room & rear hallway must be kept clean; all stock must be elevated off the floor. (36) Must replace missing light shield in rear of prep area.
code 29
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. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT IS GREASY AND DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN ALL DRIPPING GREASE FROM THE EXHAUST HOOD.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: THE FLOORS KITCHEN AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA FLOORS ARE FILTHY, THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN ARE FILTHY; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CAP OFF THE OPEN DRAIN LINES IN THE BATHROOM AND KITCHEN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AND REORGANIZE THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ALL PILED UP DEBRIS AND EQUIPMENT.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 21, 2010: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding 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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