Cafe Vienna
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2020
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Score
Inspectors have visited Cafe Vienna nine times, with records going back to 2017. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2020. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Cafe Vienna is from Apr 16, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cafe Vienna is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED BURNED FOOD UNDER THE FLAT GRILL,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Apr 10, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 48.9F TO 52F. TCS PRODUCT STORED INSIDE UNIT: FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICES. MANAGER TURNED DOWN THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL .AT 10:41 am AIR TEMP IS 41F AT DISPLAY COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 6 EACH LARGE AND 6 EACH SMALL FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE STORED INSIDE THE FRONT COOLER AT TEMP OD 44.5F, 45.6F AND 46F. MANAGER STATED OJ WAS SQUEEZED ON 4-9-2020. COLD FOOD PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED SAUSAGE,DICED POTATOES),RTE FOOD(READY TO EAT FOODS) SLICED HAM,SLICED TOMATOES,ORANGE JUICE,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILDUP/BLACK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT REAR AREA, DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,0ppm. UNIT WAS IN USE,DISH RACK INSIDE WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE(100ppm). TWO DAYS GIVEN VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND PREP AREA ARE NOT LABEL. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED BURNED FOOD UNDER THE FLAT GRILL,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE
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Oct 11, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DUMPING MILK IN FRONT PREP HAND SINK HAND SINK, A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. INSTRUCTED TO DUMP IN 3-COM SINK IN REAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD, AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2019
Routine
7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN BASIN OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HANDWASHING SINKS shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use, AND A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES AND RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLBASE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY, NO SANITIZER PRESENT DURING FINAL RINSE CYCLE WHEN CHLORINE TEST STRIPS WERE USED TO DETERMINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE , AND SANITIZE DISHES UNTIL MACHINE IS REPAIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM MOUNTER CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM SIDES OF FRYER, OVEN, STOVE, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD, AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Jan 4, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND /OR USED BY DATE.
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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. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 16, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 13, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-4-17,REPORT #2098294 FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ENCRUSTED AT WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO INTERIOR PANELS WITH EXCESS DRY BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) TODAY 10-13-17 WE OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE. MUST BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE ESTABLISHMENT.MAINTAIN INVOICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Oct 4, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BETWEEN WALLS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DISH MACHINE AROUND SPLASH GUARD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,REMOVE,CLEAN AND REPLACE CAULKING,WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE APPLICATION
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RINSING AND STORING PANS AND STAINLESS BOWLS. SINK NOT SET UP. PERSONALLY SET UP THREE COMPARTTMENT SINK:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100PPM. SANITIZER SOLUTION MUST BE USED AT FINAL RINSE., AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ENCRUSTED AT WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO INTERIOR PANELS WHITH EXCESS DRY BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 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: WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE STANDING DOUGH MIXER.THREE LARGE ROACHES STROLLING ON FLOOR AND OTHER STUCKED TOGETHER AROUND METAL STAND OF THE SAID TABLE.ONE LIVE ROACH BETWEEN THE PIPES BY THE WALK-IN DOOR.OVER 10 SMALL FLIES OBSERVED ON SITE: 5 FLIES ON KITCHEN ON WALLS,DISH ROOM AND BY THE REAR DOOR, 2 FLIES AT FRONT AREA,4 FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES AND FLIES,ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-25-17,REPORT #2049250 #32-MUST REPAIR BROKEN SIDE OF SMALL COOLER UNDERNEATH THE ESPRESSO MACHINE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT, ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. #34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS IN CORNERS. FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER, DINING ROOM, AND IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DEAD BUGS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #35-MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST PRESENT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DRIED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE PRESENT ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #38-INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TODAY 10-4-17 WE OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: READY TO EAT FOOD MUST BE LABELED STORED IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.FIRE EXTENQUISHER CAN BY THE HOOD AND PIPE UNDER THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN
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Apr 25, 2017
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA, SUGAR, FLOUR, SALT, ETC.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS PROPERLY, INVERT UTENSILS, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SIDE OF SMALL COOLER UNDERNEATH THE ESPRESSO MACHINE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT, ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REMOVE DRY FOOD PRODUCTS STORED UNDER WASTE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN HEAVY MIXER, SLICER, MOUNTED CAN OPENER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE STACKABLE OVENS, AND STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY COOLERS, DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, VENT COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS IN CORNERS. FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER, DINING ROOM, AND IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DEAD BUGS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST PRESENT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DRIED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE PRESENT ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON WEST WALL IN PREP AREA. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Vienna last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Vienna on file is from Apr 16, 2020. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Vienna?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cafe Vienna.
Has Cafe Vienna's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Vienna have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Vienna means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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