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Native Foods Cafe

November 14, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

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: THE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST PEST-PROOF DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS,SALADS,SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1322537 DATED:06/06/2013. 34 FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AND MOPPED AT BASEMENT.BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY MOP SINK. 09/06/2013 37 FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT BASEMENT. 09/06/2013 38 FOUND NO EXHAUST VENT AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT BASEMENT. 09/06/2013 MUST CORRECT BY 11/21/13.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
code 32
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE OFFICE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 6, 2013: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings 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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