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CAFE SOCIETY INC

1801 S INDIANA AVE · Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CAFE SOCIETY INC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1435116

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC · 1801 S INDIANA AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228094

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC · 1801 S INDIANA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AROUND NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER PIZZA OVEN, IN STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPOLLS AND BUIULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN NEED COVERING OR SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114632

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC · 1801 S INDIANA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
657224

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC · 1801 S INDIANA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY AT INTERIOR SIDE OF THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PUTTY, PROPERLY WELD/CONSTRUCT, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634267

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC · 1801 S INDIANA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WATER COMING UP FROM DRAINS AT FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENT WHEN FAUCET TURNED ON RUNNING WATER INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS, GREASE TRAP, AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL READY TO EAT PACKAGED DESSERT CONTAINERS AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT, SODA SYRUP UNIT, AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
422275

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC · 1801 S INDIANA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES/SHELVES AT REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
285279

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC · 1801 S INDIANA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
285262

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC · 1801 S INDIANA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND VARIETY OF METAL PIZZA PANS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BUSINESS AIR DRYING ALONG BUILDING WALL NEXT TO OUTDOOR UTILITY HOSE WITH WATER AROUND SAID PANS. MANAGER STATES METAL PIZZA PANS ARE CLEANED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID METAL PANS AND TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL PANS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OR DISHMACHINE. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. UNDER THE COUNTER STYLE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FRONT OF HAND WASH SINK. ALSO, FOUND NO SOAP AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, RELOCATE DISH MACHINE, AND PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. MANAGER MOVED DISH MACHINE AND PROVIDED SOAP AT SAID SINK AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER OUTER DOOR AND 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER INNER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER UNITS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AT INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND OR REPLACE SAID PANEL. DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZERS AND CHEST FREEZERS. REMOVE CARDBOARD, PAPER, AND ALUMINUM LINING FROM PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND EQUIPMENT. PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT PREP AREA, BY SODA SYRUP LINES, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM. RELOCATE COFFEE GRINDER FROM CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE COFFEE UNITS TO PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, UNDER, AROUND HAND WASH SINK, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER COFFEE UNITS, WINDOW LEDGES, AROUND VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR FLOOR TILE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE DARK BLACK STAINS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA, TOILET ROOMS, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, AND PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AS NEEDED TO REMOVE SPILLS, DUST, AND REPAIR SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR BY SEATING AREA. SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN DINING AREA AT WALL JUCTIONS, CLEAN PIPING/ATTACHMENTS ABOVE PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT IN STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM SODA FOUNTAIN UNIT FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING COLD WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SCOOP AND OR REMOVE SAME. REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOMS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PERMIT CLEANING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1171329.

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