Haifa Cafe and Fire Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 4, 2013
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Score
Public records show four inspections at Haifa Cafe and Fire Chicken stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 4, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Haifa Cafe and Fire Chicken's record stops at Oct 4, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited two times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Haifa Cafe and Fire Chicken is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Oct 4, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 26, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER, COOLER HAD AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.6F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. WHEN READY FOR REINSPECTION MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOOD RANGED FROM 50.5F-53.6F AND INCLUDED RAW CHICKEN AND CHICK PEAS. AN APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 18LBS. VALUED AT $50 WAS DENATURED AND DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #1114613 DATED DECEMBER 14, 2012: 21-FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, RICE, HUMMUS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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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 RAT DROPPINGS (20 IN BASEMENT BY WALK IN COOLER)AND SMALL LIVE FLIES (6 IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM) ALSO, PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND NO SERVICE REPORTS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND PROVIDE A MAINTAINED LOG BOOK AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #1114613 DATED DECEMBER 14, 2012: 32- MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. 33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLER, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT. 35-MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING IN FRONT PREP AND IN DINING AREA. 35-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN DINING AREA AND BATHROOMS AND WALLS AROUND SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 38-MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE IN THE BASEMENT AND AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK. 42-ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. 43-MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND THE PREP COUNTER AND TABLES.
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Dec 14, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: EMPLOYEE PUTTING ON GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HANDS THEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD THEN ANOTHER EMPLOYEE MULTI TASKING-HANDLING MONEY AND ANSWERING THE PHONE WITH OUT ADEQUATELY WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE/AFTER PUTTING ON GLOVES, MULTI TASKING, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO DRAIN AND LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 AFTER BEING RODDED SINK NOW PROPERLY DRAINS AND NO LONGER PROFUSELY LEAKS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. RICE, CHICKEN, GYROS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AND IN DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN DINING AREA AND BATHROOM AND WALLS AROUND SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE IN THE BASEMENT AND AT THE BASE OF THE 3 COMP. SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 7, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Haifa Cafe and Fire Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Haifa Cafe and Fire Chicken on file is from Oct 4, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Haifa Cafe and Fire Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Haifa Cafe and Fire Chicken.
Has Haifa Cafe and Fire Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Haifa Cafe and Fire Chicken have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Haifa Cafe and Fire Chicken 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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