Rewired Cafe

August 25, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREA WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM THE RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE UPON MY ARRIVAL AND DURING THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. DURING THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S ABSENCE, TEMPERATURE/TIME CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED FOR CONSUMER'S CONSUMPTION. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:45 AM. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
food left unprotected

Official wording: Food Separated And Protected
Inspector note: OBSERVED AVOCADO FRIES IN THE FREEZER NOT PROTECTED IN THE STANDUP FREEZER CHEST IN THE HALLWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PACKAGE SAID ITEMS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. • OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS WITH GLOVES ON. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WIPING FACE WITH THE BACK OF HAND, MOVING BOXES EQUIPMENT WITH GLOVES ON, AND HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
code 15
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD-UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 55.6 F WITH OAT MILK (NON DIARY) STORED INSIDE. BEVERAGES ARE USED FOR CUSTOMERS CONSUMPTION. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005) NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (BLOCKS OF CHESSE) BEING THAWED OUT ON IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING PROCESSES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE MIDDLE OF A TOASTER OVEN AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD WITHOUT A SLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT SAID SINK THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 39
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED PRE-MADE PIZZA BOXES STORED ON A TABLE IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE PRE-MADE PIZZA BOXES TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD USED FOR PREPARING SANDWHICHES CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
code 47
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED IN ONE OF THE TWO TOILET ROOMS ON SITE WITH THE TOILET STOPPED UP WITH FECES AND UNABLE TO FLUSH. THE TOILET ROOM WAS NOT IN USE AND HAD A OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON THE DOOR AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TOILET ROOM CLOSED AND DON'T USE IT UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 53
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED A DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE PIZZA OVEN. I OBSERVED DUCT TAPE AROUND THE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT SHIELD.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/30/2021, REPORT #2523436 #49 FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN AND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS #51 FOUND A SPRAYER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SITTING INSIDE ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPLACE SPRAYER SO THAT SPRAYER SITS ABOVE RIM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #55 FOUND THE WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (HOLE SEALED WITH SPRAY FOAM) MUST REMOVE/SMOOTH OUT SPRAY FOAM TO MAKE THE WALL SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. #58 FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 30, 2021: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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