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Iguana Cafe

517-519 N HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Iguana Cafe on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640639

Location recorded for this inspection · Iguana Cafe · 517-519 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA AS WELL AS EQUIPMENT STORED UNDER SHELF IN BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS CLEAN AND SANITIZ

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AND HALLWAY LEADING TO BEVERAGE STATION/DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639661

Location recorded for this inspection · Iguana Cafe · 517-519 N HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS PASTA NOODLE, 10 LBS PESTO, 3 LBS MUSHROOM, 1 LB LEAFY GREENS. NOTED TEMPERATURES OF SAID FOOD RANGED BETWEEN 49-53F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENTURED FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (50F) WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (PASTA NOODLES, MUSHROOM, PESTO). INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF COOLER, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA AS WELL AS EQUIPMENT STORED UNDER SHELF IN BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AND HALLWAY LEADING TO BEVERAGE STATION/DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624439

Location recorded for this inspection · Iguana Cafe · 517-519 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: Observed employee eating in kitchen food production area, instructed not to eat in kitchen.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622479

Location recorded for this inspection · Iguana Cafe · 517-519 N HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622133

Location recorded for this inspection · Iguana Cafe · 517-519 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO hand wash sink at rear dish washing area. instructed to install. Priority foundation violation 7-38-03-(c)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Found 3 containers of Cooked chicken in prep cooler with no discard date. Instructed to date. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Several coolers missing thermometer, instructed to install.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handlers missing hair restraints. instructed to wear.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605389

Location recorded for this inspection · Iguana Cafe · 517-519 N HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED DIRTY GLASSES AND A WIRE STRAINER PLACED INSIDE OF THE SINK BASIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND NO EQUIPMENT CAN BE PLACED INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586513

Location recorded for this inspection · Iguana Cafe · 517-519 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED OATMEAL AND BREAD CRUMBS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, PREP AREAS, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST IN THE CORNERS, ALONG THE BASEBOARDS OF THE FLOORS IN THE PREP KITCHEN, IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586076

Location recorded for this inspection · Iguana Cafe · 517-519 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE AT THE PREP AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT BEING DISCONNECTED DUE TO LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED OATMEAL AND BREAD CRUMBS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, PREP AREAS, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST IN THE CORNERS, ALONG THE BASEBOARDS OF THE FLOORS IN THE PREP KITCHEN, IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555074

Location recorded for this inspection · Iguana Cafe · 517-519 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST UNDERNEATH DISPLAY CASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST RENEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2294129

Location recorded for this inspection · Iguana Cafe · 517-519 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST IN THE CORNERS, ALONG THE BASEBOARDS OF THE FLOORS IN THE PREP KITCHEN, IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2185163

Location recorded for this inspection · Iguana Cafe · 517-519 N HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATORS THROUGHTOUT FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MINI FREEZER WHERE MARTINI GLASSES ARE STORED IN NEED OF DEFROSTING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, PREP AREAS, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2099081

Location recorded for this inspection · Iguana Cafe · 517-519 N HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE DUMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARDS IN A CLEAN SEPARATE AREA AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SPLASH CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST THE MINI FREEZER WHERE MARTINI GLASSES ARE STORED TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER, THE CAN OPENER BLADE/HOLSTER, AND THE DOOR TRACK AND BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SYRUP SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE SODA LINES ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE EMPTY PITCHERS ON THE DRY STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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