Rogers Park Cafe

June 11, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings3

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: NOTED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION. TWO SMALL COOLERS ON PREMISES BOTH AT 60F. NO REFRIGERATION FOR DELI ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION FOR ALL MENU ITEMS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 2Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
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: FRONT EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON TOP AND BOTTOM LEFT SIDE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR SANITIZER TO BE USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 22
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT COUNTER UNDER THE MARBLE COUNTER TOP. MUST PAINT/SEAL.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD/STYROFOAM FROM UNDER THE BOX FREEZER ON FLOOR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: NOTED HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE MOP SINK ROOM. OPENING IN WALL AROUND PIPING AT THE GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL ALL.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BOX FREEZER AND PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
code 40
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: NO "NO SMOKING" SIGNAGE AT ENTRANCE/EXIT TO PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-32-020.
code 70

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