Webster Street Cafe

February 8, 2011 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink issuescritical
    Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
    Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING ADEQUATE CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. FOUND CONCENTRATION TO BE LESS THAN 10 PPM WITH FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 138F. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL PROPERLY DISPENSING AT 100 PPM AND SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED AT 312-746-7855 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
    code 8Priority
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-23-10 #154426 NOT CORRECTED. #34-FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING MUST CLEAN, UNDER FRONT BAR, IN DINING ROOM STORAGE CLOSET, POOLING LIQUID ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT LIQUOR COOLER. FLOOR OF BASEMENT THROUGHOUT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN GAPS, DIPS, MISSING CEMENT OR POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR. #35-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND PROPERLY SEAL ALL OPEN SEAMS IN WALLS AND CEILING.
    code 29
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
    code 30
  • Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL POT/PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. ALL EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.
    code 31
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BAR EXPOSED AND 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. REAR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. UNUSED DRAWER COOLERS ON COOKS LINE STORED WITH DIRTY UTENSILS AND DIRTY USED PARCHMENT PAPER. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT DISH MACHINE AREA.
    code 32
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DEBRIS. UNDER SERVER COFFEE STATION. FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER DAMAGED, CRACKED, MISSING TILE WITH ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/CLEAN. MUST NOT USE WADDED CARDBOARD OR DISHWARES TO PROP UP METAL SHELVING LEGS IN BASEMENT OR DISH MACHINE DRYING RACK.
    code 34
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MUST DO ALL FOOD PREP IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN UNTIL SINK REPAIRED.
    code 38
  • Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
    Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL UNITS.
    code 40
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE BBQ GRILL FROM PREMISES.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 23, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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