Cafe Con Leche D' Noche
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Cafe Con Leche D' Noche 30 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 18 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY AREA AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATLEY 2 LB STEAK, 5 LB CEVICHE,4LB EMPANADA, 3 LB CHICKEN SOUP x2, 2 LB FLAUTAS 2 LB, 4 DOZEN EGGS, 1.5LB MASHED POTAOTES, 5LB RED SALSA, ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS RANGED BETWEEN 49.0F-72F, STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED AND PREP TABLES IN MAIN/COFFEE PREP. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $85. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA1ST FLOOR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPERTOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WITH BEARD WITHOUT BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OUT C 05/05/2026 OBSERVED SOILED CRATES THROUGHOUT FACILITY PREP AND STORAGE AREAS USED FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING UNITS TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILINGS IN DISREPAIR ABOVE PREP AREA TABLES WHERE COOLING TAKES PLACE. NOTED CHIPPED PAINT IN STORAGE CLOSET 1ST FLOOR WHERE DRIED KITCHENWARE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES IN SAID PLACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POROUS, WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENTS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR WITH ORGANIC DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID PREP SPACES.
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Mar 19, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE(HOSE BIBB) AT LOWER LEVEL NEXT TO BEER COOLER.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Jan 18, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK AT 1ST FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 8, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
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Feb 1, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME/BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 9, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID BUILD UP INSIDE WATER GUN NOZZLE HOLDER AT BARISTA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WATER GUN NOZZLE HOLDER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER SALSA REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE WASHROOMS FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
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Apr 8, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE 1 DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 31, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 48F AND COOKED BEANS AT 62.4F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8# OF FOOD WORTH $9. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE 1 DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 19, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS FOR TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT,GRILL TABLE,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BAR AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/GROUT IN BAR AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN 1ST. MAIN PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIR CASE.LOOSE WALL JACK IN MAIN PREP AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WALLS IN BAR AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 17, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2293246 6/10/19 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALLS IN SERVICE AREA,FIRE PLACE IN DINING AREA, WINE BOTTLES ON WALL IN BAR AREA,TV WALL NEAR BAR,INSIDE OF WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,INSIDE OF GARBAGE CAN, WALL AND DUMP SINK IN WAIT STATION AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/17/19.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS FOR TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WALLS IN BAR AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR PATIO ,SIDE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST MAKE COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH SMALL TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT,GRILL TABLE,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BAR AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/GROUT IN BAR AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN 1ST. MAIN PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIR CASE.LOOSE WALL JACK IN MAIN PREP AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 10, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 4LBS. SLICED HAM 51.3F,8LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 53.2F-62.1F,5LBS. CUT LETTUCE 59.2F,5LBS. DICED TOMATOES 50.5F,6LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 48.6F,2.5LBS. PICO DEL GALLO 47.5F,11.25LBS. SHREEDED COOKED CHICKEN 63.3F,60.3F,44.9F.7.5LBS. DICED COOKED CHICKEN 75.2F-93.3F,4.5LBS. QUARTED TOMATOES 45.9F,4LBS. SHREEDED COOKED PORK 44.9F,4LBS. COOKED BLACK BEANS 53.6F-57.7F,1LBS. COOKED CORN 56.7F,8LBS. COOKED ONIONS 92.1F,8LBS. DICED COOKED STEAK 66.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING OF FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.78.75LBS. $230.25.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 53.8F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT USED FOR QUATERNARY TABLETS AT MAIN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS FOR TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALLS IN SERVICE AREA,OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOMS,INSIDE OF GARBAGE CAN IN WAIT STATION AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/10/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR PATIO ,SIDE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST MAKE COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH SMALL TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT,GRILL TABLE,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN 1ST. MAIN PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIR CASE.LOOSE WALL JACK IN MAIN PREP AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WALLS IN BAR AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 19, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the 1st floor kitchen exposed hand sink and a plate inside the sink making it inaccessible. Instructed facility to maintain all hand sinks accessible at all times with soap and paper towels and to maintain. Facility removed plate and installed paper towels at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a waste water pipe in the basement located above the dry storage items and near the ice machine. Instructed facility to either remove items from under said pipes or to shield pipes and maintain. Observed bread stored inside a plastic grocery bag in the kitchen. Instructed facility to only store food items in food grade materials and to maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dust and debris on the walls and ceilings in the first floor kitchen above the hand sink and around the ceiling vents. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris on the walls around the dining room salsa fridge and adjacent garbage can stall. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed food stains on the walls and ceiling in the basement prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the 1st floor kitchen hand sink to be slow draining and have a small leak under the bowl. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Aug 30, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sinks in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving, door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Floors in bsmt , walk in cooler that had peeling paint, exposed concrete. Floors in bar area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in bsmt prep area that had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in kitchen prep area first floor bsmt that had gaps, holer, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling in bsmt storage areas that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing cove molding in kitchen prep areas, shall be provided.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Feb 24, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 17, 2017
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 1DOOR FRONT BAR COOLER OBSERVED FRESH CUT FRUIT ON A CUP AND FLAN WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 58.4 TO 62. ALSO OBSERVED BOTLES OF GREEN AND RED SAUCE AT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 58.8F TO 61.7F INSIDE 1DOOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO DUMP SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 5LBS VALUE OF $115. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEM INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABEL. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAKING AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 1DOOR MILK COOLER AT THE FRONT BAR AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMET 6INCHES OFF FLOOR /WALL FOR THE EASE OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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55
May 25, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1441894 DATED ON 5/20/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-32)OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ON BASEMENT.#35)OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#38)ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREP TABLES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 27, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ON BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND OPENINGS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND SEAL OPENINGS INTO CEILING SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE PREP COOLERS ON FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE PREP COOLERS IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT TWO BAR AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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May 20, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BROWN AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/18/14 REPORT# 1501962. (3) FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. FACILITY TO LABEL ANY PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS, ITEM NAME, INGREDIENTS, DATE, AND COMMON ALLERGENS AND TO MAINTAIN.(32) OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE FIRST FLOOR STEAM TABLE AND AT THE PREP TABLE OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN FOOD COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ON BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND OPENINGS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND SEAL OPENINGS INTO CEILING SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE PREP COOLERS ON FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE PREP COOLERS IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT TWO BAR AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 18, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. FOUND PACKED DESSERTS IN THE DISPLAY CASE WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ANY PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS, ITEM NAME, INGREDIENTS, DATE, AND COMMON ALLERGENS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS AT BOTH 2 DOOR COOLERS IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE FIRST FLOOR STEAM TABLE AND AT THE PREP TABLE OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN FOOD COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE NOZZLES OF BOTH BAR SODA GUNS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN FOOD COOLER WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COVER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE BAR AREA AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN FOR BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ON PREMISES.
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Jun 13, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DEEP DARK GROOVES IN ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND RIPPED AND TORN GASKETS ON COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BASEMENT FLOOR AS NEEDED AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 COCKROACHES ON PREMISES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS (BASEMENT, SERVER STATION, KITCHEN BATHROOM). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DEEP DARK GROOVES IN ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND RIPPED AND TORN GASKETS ON COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BASEMENT FLOOR AS NEEDED AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVING ALONG ALL BASEMENT WALLS AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL WALL WHERE CEILING AND WALL MEET IN THE WALK IN BEER/MILK COOLER IN BASEMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO STOPPERS AT BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE DIRTY ON THE INSIDES,CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DETAIL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK 1ST FLOOR IS DIRTY GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.MUST PROPERLY STORE,ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES SAME AREA TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Jan 19, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED PREP REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, NOT MAINTAINING COOLER TEMP. AT 40'F, COOLER READING 53'F, COOLER TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE, UNTIL REPAIR, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE PROPERLY MAINTAIN, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED COOKED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REACH-IN PREP COOLER, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, READING 53-57'F, SEE ATTACHED LIST OF FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURED, TOTAL COST $200.00 AND 20LBS CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR CUP DISPENSER FRONT SERVICE AREA, RESTRICT STORING CUPS ABOVE THE RIM
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BASEMENT AREA, AND CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE FIRST KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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 THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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70
Apr 28, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 21, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN MULTI-TASKING,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES THEN RETURNING TO PREPARE FOODS AND NOT WASHING HANDS AS REQUIRED ALSO LACKING SOAP,HAND PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AT CORNERS BENEATH 3 COMP SINK ,30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS BENEATH CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT AREA,REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR,2 FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS,SHELVINGS,INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT NECK OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK,CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DUSTY VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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67
Sep 14, 2010
Task Force Liquor 1475
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Con Leche D' Noche last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Con Leche D' Noche on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Con Leche D' Noche?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Cafe Con Leche D' Noche.
Has Cafe Con Leche D' Noche's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Con Leche D' Noche have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Con Leche D' Noche means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafe Con Leche D' Noche inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Con Leche D' Noche is inspected around two times per year on average.
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