CAFE PRAGUE

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FEMALE COOK PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD NOT WEARING GLOVES. AND NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES WHEN SHE SAW ME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE THAT ALL COOK/EMPLOYEE WHO HANDLE AND PREPARE FOODS MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES. ALSO NO BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD. FEMALE COOK REMOVED THE GLOVES DURING INSPECTION AND STARTED WASHING HER HAND IN FRONT ME AND THE MANAGER.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN ONE DOOR FREEZER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CORNERS OF WALL IN KITCHEN/STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR CHIPPING PLASTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DOUBLE STACK OVEN REAR PREP AREA NOT VENTILATED, KILOWATTS TO OVEN IS 8 KW, MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION DUCT REQUIRED BY CODE, FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SINK IS IMPROPERLY DRAINING BACKING UP IN TWO OF THE OTHER COMPARTMENT SINKS, WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED, WITH FOOD BACKING UP FROM OTHER SINK, MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 05/26/2015, INSPECTION REPORT #: 1546430, FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DOUBLE STACK OVEN REAR PREP AREA NOT VENTILATED, KILOWATTS TO OVEN IS 8 KW, MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION DUCT REQUIRED BY CODE, FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTERED CONDITIONS BASEMENT AREA CREATING RODENT HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, PROVIDE SHELVES TO STORE WANTED ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR,

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving, and in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOODEN SHELVING/SURFACES IN THE DRY PAPER CUP STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO WASTE WATER LINES AT BAR GUNS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SUCH THAT THEY LEAD DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE LOCATION,CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. (ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.) OBSERVED SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO,FRONT PANEL DOOR OF ICE MAKER MISSING OPEN NOT PROTECTED AGAINST DUST,DIRT,DEBRIS ETC. SAID ICE MAKER IS STORED/INSTALLED IN A CLUTTERED BASEMENT.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.REMOVE EXCESSIVE COBWEB/DEBRIS ON EXPOSED WOOD FRAMES ABOVE ICE MAKER AREAS MUST MAKE AREA SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Clean multi-use utensils on tables must be properly stored and inverted to prevent contamination before use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOODEN SHELVING/SURFACES IN THE DRY PAPER CUP STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BAR GUNS AT BAR AREA ARE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL DAILY.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO WASTE WATER LINES AT BAR GUNS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SUCH THAT THEY LEAD DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE,ICE MACHINE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE LOCATION,CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE WORN BY (2)COOKS IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, and reach in freezer.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving needs cleaning(detailed).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning(corners).

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation0 in coolers not clean, need cleaning, exhaust fan in bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BULK CONTAINER WITH LID FOR DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC.)

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -------MUST REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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 DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. NOTED 2 INCH GAP/OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.--------FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE (PREMISES HAS SERVICE REPORT POSTED DATED 04-09-12, SERVICING QUARTERLY AND DISCARD PREVIOUS SERVICE REPORTS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN LOG (SERVICE AGREEMENT, CHEMICALS USED, SERVICE REPORT ETC.) SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BULK CONTAINER WITH LID FOR DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC.)

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -------MUST REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exhaust hood and filters, storage shelves and between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor behind haevy equipment, along wallbase and furnace room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Brick wall in toilet room not sealed. Instructed to seal with non-toxic sealant.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.