Johnna Cafe
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2021
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Score
Inspectors have visited Johnna Cafe 10 times, with records going back to 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 3, 2021. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Johnna Cafe is from Jun 3, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 15 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 3, 2021
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS ,ROLLING CARTS,STEAM TABLE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON STAIRS LEADING TO REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED WALL ABOVE FOOD STORAGE LEADING INTO BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AND CEILING FANS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER OF ARTICLES (BROOMS,MOPS,MOP BUCKETS,CARTS,ETC) ALL OVER REAR YARD AND NEAR DOOR WITH RAT DROPPING MIXED IN BETWEEN.POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREA FOR RODENT AND BASEMENT LANDING.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC COVERING LIGHT FIXTURES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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May 27, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK COLD WATER FAUCET SPINNING AROUND WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AND NO WATER COMES OUT.WATER IS TURNED ON AND OFF BY SHUT OFF VALVE UNDERNEATH SINK.MUST USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER ,INSIDE AND UNDER FRYERS,UNDER PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA,ON LANDING AND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT,DINING AREA NEAR UMBERELLA,ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND UPPER LANDING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/27/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE.CITY DUMPSTERS ARE BEING USED FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL.MUST PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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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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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES PILED UP INSIDE OF 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST STORE & INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WORN AND PITTED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS ,ROLLING CARTS,STEAM TABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON STAIRS LEADING TO REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT,MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AREAS & MEN'S TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED WALL ABOVE FOOD STORAGE LEADING INTO BASEMENT.MUST RE-CAULK HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AND CEILING FANS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER OF ARTICLES (BROOMS,MOPS,MOP BUCKETS,CARTS,ETC) ALL OVER REAR YARD AND NEAR DOOR WITH RAT DROPPING MIXED IN BETWEEN.POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREA FOR RODENT AND BASEMENT LANDING.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS OVER DRAINS IN BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC COVERING LIGHT FIXTURES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 14, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 7, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR AREA LEADING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT(20) AND IN THE PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER MICROWAVE SHELF(5) AND ONE LIVE ROACH IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ON THE FLOOR. PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #55 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND LEADING DOWN TOWARDS THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME INDICATED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT (2312810) ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PF VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES AND CEILING FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 24, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS STORED IN THE REAR KITCHEN IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED THAT DISHES SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND LEADING DOWN TOWARDS THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 19, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS STORED IN THE REAR KITCHEN IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED THAT DISHES SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND LEADING DOWN TOWARDS THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 4, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 17, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN 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. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2200608 ON 8/7/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (49) 4-602.13: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, HAND-WASHING SINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, AND STEAM TABLE. (55) 6-501.114: REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA (CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT), PREP AREA (PREP COOLER) AND BASEMENT (MISCELLANEOUS). (58) PA 100-0367: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE #60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE #60
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Sep 12, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NOTED NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 - NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND BE ABLE TO VERIFY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 - DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, HAND-WASHING SINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, AND STEAM TABLE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.12 - MUST INSTALL OR SHOW THE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 - DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 - REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA (CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT), PREP AREA (PREP COOLER) AND BASEMENT (MISCELLANEOUS).
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Aug 7, 2018
License
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE SEWAGE BACKUP IN THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030C.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020C.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST SUPPLY HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST SUPPLY PAPER TOWELS AT EACH HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020B.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, HANDWASHING SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, AND STEAM TABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL OR SHOW THE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP.
52
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND FOOD PREP AREAS.
55
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DISCARD THE UNLABELED CANS OF FOOD FROM THE STORAGE SHELF BELOW THE MICROWAVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA (CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT), PREP AREA (PREP COOLER) AND BASEMENT (MISCELLANEOUS).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Johnna Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Johnna Cafe on file is from Jun 3, 2021. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Johnna Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Johnna Cafe.
Has Johnna Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Johnna Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Johnna Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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