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Oromo Cafe
June 16, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings12
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. NOTED A CLEAN FOOD CONTAINER BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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hot/cold holding temps offOfficial wording: Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesInspector note: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 LB TOTAL TCS GRILLED ONION AND ROASTED RED PEPPER HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES 0F 108.6F AND 101.3F ON THE SIDE OF THE STOVE. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND METHODS OF HOLDING HOT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS DIRECTLY UNDER THE FRON PREP HAND SINK PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER, DIRECTLY ABOVE THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND SINK OR ABOVE THE WASH BASIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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In-Use Utensils: Properly StoredInspector note: ICE MACHINES ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.
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Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & HandledInspector note: ALL CLEAN STORED FOOD CONTAINERS IE: MIXING BOWLS, MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS A LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS. • LOWER SHELVING OF THE REAR KITCHEN METAL PREP TABLE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.----INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedInspector note: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL FROM THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. GROUNDS MUST BE CLEAR OF ALL DEBRIS.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE EAST WASHROOM NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • MUST REMOVE UNUSED ICE MACHINE FROM THE OUTDOOR REAR WALKWAY TO THE OUT WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-20-24 REPORT #2594908 NOT CORRECTED. #37- OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE RACK WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).#56- OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CHANGED THE LIGHT BULB AND LABELED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on May 20, 2024: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.
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