Webster Street Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeComplaint
• failed findings9
• critical findings0

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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER FRONT BAR ALONG BASEBOARDS, UNDER AND AROUND BAR COOLER AND STORAGE SHELVING BEHIND BAR INSIDE BAR CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS OR HOLES FOUND THROUGHOUT BAR. REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS.
  code 18
• ⚠️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. READY TO EAT NUTS 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. EXPOSED TABLEWARES IN DINING ROOM MUST BE COVERED/WRAPPED/PROTECTED.
  code 31
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  code 33
• ⚠️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. FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND SERVER COFFEE STATION WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR BEHIND REAR BAR AND DINING ROOM CLOSET WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS 6" OR ABOVE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING BEHIND BAR. FLOORS UNDER SHELVING MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING. FLOOR THROUGHOUT WINE STORAGE WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. LIQUID SPILLAGE ON FLOOR INSIDE BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN. FLOOR IN BASEMENT AT DISH AREA WITH CHIPPING CEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. CRACKED AND DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
  code 35
• 🪳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. BOTH HOT WATER HANDLES IN LADIES WASHROOM DO NOT TURN OFF/STRIPPED NOZZLES. MUST REPAIR. THE FOLLOWING SINKS FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY AND WITH FOOD DEBRIS: FRONT AND REAR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT, FRONT AND REAR BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING, BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND WASHING. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. LEAK UNDER KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. BROKEN SPRAY ARM AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
  code 38
• ⚠️Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored
  Inspector note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. CLEAN LINENS MUST NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR IN WINE STORAGE ROOM.
  code 39
• ⚠️Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
  Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA.
  code 42

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