Little Village Cafe

May 6, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHES IN APPROPRIATE SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
code 41
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE OR QUAT) AVAILABLE FOR SANITIZER USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL SANITIZING CHEMICALS USED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED SANITIZER TEST STRIPS BY END OF INSPECTION.
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLOSET IN MOP SINK TO BE FULL OF TRASH AND STACKED ITEMS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY. • OBSERVED THE FAN IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL AND WORKING WITH A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL WHEN TURNED ON. OBSERVED THE ELECTRICAL PANEL IN THE CLOSET IN MOP SINK TO BE FULLY OFF THE WALL AND NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND REPLACE PANEL AND NOT FUNCTIONAL CEILING FAN. • OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE REAR MOP SINK CLOSET TO BE FULL OF DEBRIS, TRASH, AND LOOSE ROCKS AND DRY WALL ALONG THE FLOOR AND BELOW THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN REAR CLOSET.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVDE THE FILTERS IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL AREA TO BE MISSING MULTIPLE FILTERS ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND ONE FILTER ON THE RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/PROVIDE FILTERS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILL.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS WELL AS REQUIRING ALL NEW EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/14/2024, REPORT #2590999: #47) Observed unfinished wooden shelves in front prep area. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Please provide smooth, cleanable, and non porous surface for all shelves. #55) Observed no backflow prevention device at the mop sink located in the rear closet. Please provide a backflow prevention device. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 14, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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