Haifa Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2016
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Haifa Cafe 14 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Haifa Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 1, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Haifa Cafe on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAKAVA DESSERT AT COUNTER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND PREPED FOODS IN REAR COOLER NOT LABLED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2015
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 10-26-15 ON REPORT# 1583424 NOT CORRECTED:-24-OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH A MAJOR LEAK ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDERNEATH SAID SINK. ALSO OBSERVED WATER AND SOAP OVERFLOWING OUT OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INVESTIGATION TO MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS OF SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-42-090.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLTION #14. ABATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE WALL. OBSERVED CUP BEING STORED INSIDE BIN OF RICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES, CUTTING BOARD IS ATTACHED TO THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS; FLOOR UNDER OVEN IN REAR, FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND FLOOR UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO 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 ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON VENTS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS LOCATED ABOVE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO TAKE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 26, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH A MAJOR LEAK ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDERNEATH SAID SINK. ALSO OBSERVED WATER AND SOAP OVERFLOWING OUT OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE WALL. OBSERVED CUP BEING STORED INSIDE BIN OF RICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES, CUTTING BOARD IS ATTACHED TO THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS; FLOOR UNDER OVEN IN REAR, FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND FLOOR UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO 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 ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON VENTS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS LOCATED ABOVE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO TAKE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WATER FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN RELEASED IS DRAINING INTO CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN SPILLING ONTO FLOOR, COMMING OUT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOUL SMELL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER FOR SERVICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR AT REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL AT REAR ABOVE PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3-DR REFRIGERATOR OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK.
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Apr 4, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: : CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1324595 DATED 8/5/2013 (29)(30): MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS WITH THE NAME AND DATE.(33) MUST DETAIL CLEAN TABLE TOP WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS KEPT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN SELF SERVE POP NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.(34) FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS: REAR PREP AREA, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT DINING AREA UNDER SELF SERVE POP MACHINE. ALSO THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. (35) WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.(38) WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.(42): FOUND EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND WHILE PREPARING AND/OR SERVING FOOD. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS CITATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND IN DINNING AREA NEED WHOLE COVERED, AND COVER ELECTIC BOX.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OVEN IN THE REAR NOT VENTED. OBSERVED THE HANDEL LEAKING FROM THE HANDLE,AND SPRAY HOLDES AND FROM FAUCET.
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Mar 28, 2014
Suspected Food Poisoning
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS( HUMMUS, SLICED TOMATOES,TZAZIKI SAUCE, BABA GHANOUJ AND JERUSALEM SALAD) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT COLD HOLDING UNIT RANGING FROM 58.4-60.9 DEGREES F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT.51/2LBS. APPROX VALUE $37.00. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER COLD FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 40 DEGREES F. OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WATER FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING IT WAS NOT GOING DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN, IT WAS OVER TO THE KITCHEN FLOOR AND THE CATCH BASIN COMMING OUT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOUL SMELLS.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT/REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OR SOAP AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: FRONT 2 DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. HAS 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE DOOR AND 2ND DOOR LEADING TO ESTABLISHMENT HAS A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR.NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH A FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED.(CHICKEN FALAFEL KABOBS).SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1324595 DATED 8/5/2013 (29)(30): MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS WITH THE NAME AND DATE.(33) MUST DETAIL CLEAN TABLE TOP WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS KEPT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN SELF SERVE POP NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.(34) FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS: REAR PREP AREA, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT DINING AREA UNDER SELF SERVE POP MACHINE. ALSO THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. (35) WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.(38) WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.(42): FOUND EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND WHILE PREPARING AND/OR SERVING FOOD. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS CITATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS NEED DATES AND LABLES IN STORAGE AREA, IN ALL REFRIGATION UNITS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND IN DINNING AREA NEED WHOLE COVERED, AND COVER ELECTIC BOX.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO SERIOUS.OVEN IN THE REAR AREA NOT VENTED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION IN REAR AREA,FRONT AREA UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION NEEDS THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER THE OVEN (PAINT CANS ECT.) AND IN THE WASHROOM AREA IN THE REAR.
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Aug 5, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS WITH THE NAME AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND KNIVES STORE IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND STEAM TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIF RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN TABLE TOP WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS KEPT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN SELF SERVE POP NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS: REAR PREP AREA, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT DINING AREA UNDER SELF SERVE POP MACHINE. ALSO THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND FRONT DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND WHILE PREPARING AND/OR SERVING FOOD.
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Sep 25, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE 3-COMP SINK NEEDS 2-WORKING STOPPERS, MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE BINS, FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, BATHROOM VENTS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DUST, FOOD DEBRIS OR FOOD STAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS ABOVE PREP TABE IN REAR NEED CLEANING. PAINT JOB ON THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF OVEN MUST BE FINISHED. CORNER COVING OF WALLS BY THE ENTRY WAY TO DISHROOM MUST BE PROVIDED.
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Apr 24, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CORNER COVINGS ON THE WALL BY THE HANDSINK MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Apr 17, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) FOUND THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK FULL OF PAPERS/CLUTTER & OBSTRUCTED AT THE FRONT BY A FAX MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/OBSTRUCTION ,FOR EASY ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: (7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1/27/11 VISIT NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. (#32-CABINET DOORS UNDER SODA MACHINE IS DAMAGED; #34-FLOOR BASEBOARDS & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT MUST BE FIXED; #42-ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS). A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. CABINET DOORS AT SODA MACHINE IS DAMAGED-MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND CORNERS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVINGS & PREP TABLES IN REAR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE PROVIDED. CORNER COVINGS ON THE WALL BY HANDSINK MUST BE REPLACED. OPENING ON THE BOTTOM OF A WALL BENEATH THE OVEN MUST BE SEALED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Jan 27, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. CABINET DOORS DAMAGED UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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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. FLOOR BASEBOARD IN POOR REPAIR THROUGHOUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR BASE.
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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. CEILING TILES WATER STAINED/DAMAGED ABOVE DINING AND PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED TILES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 29, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must replace cracked light shield in dishroom.
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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 have adequate ventilation above cooking oven in rear; must fix leaky faucets at 3-comp sink also.
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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. All old, un-used equipment in rear/dishroom must be removed, or kept clean & covered if needed.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. All foodhandlers must have hair covers/restraints around open food.
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Jun 22, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No one on premises with a city sanitation certificate during inspection. Must have one, at all times, food is prepared/handled/served.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. Found bottom pipes of 3-comp sink in rear in poor repair, taped-up & badly leaking waste water onto a full bus pan. Must fix & maintain.
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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. All cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be replaced. Must provide stoppers for the 3-comp sink also.
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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. Following need cleaning: cabinets below serving line, interior of oven & 3-comp sink- due to grease/dirt of food build-up.
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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. Floors along wallbases behind shelves & equipment, especially the drains at 3-comp sink must be kept clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must replace cracked light shield in dishroom.
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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 adequate ventilation for the oven, or relocate under the hood system. Referred to Ventilation Dept.
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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. All old, un-used equipment in rear/dishroom area must be removed, or kept clean & covered, if needed.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. All foodhandlers must have effective hair covers/restraints to prevent food contamination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Haifa Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Haifa Cafe on file is from Apr 1, 2016. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Haifa Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Haifa Cafe.
Has Haifa Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Haifa Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Haifa Cafe 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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