Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CESAR'S ON BROADWAY on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619599
Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S ON BROADWAY · 2924-2926 N BROADWAY
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND INSIDE EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED OPENINGS 1/2 AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE SUGAR CONTAINER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE. OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS IN BAR AREAS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES FOR ELEVATED FOOD AND ITEMS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE APPROVE SHELVING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMEN STOPPERS MISSING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAINED.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF DOOR CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR DEVICE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AND AT THE BARS ON THE SECOND FLOORS AND WHEREVER NEEDED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ALL DRY STORAGE CLOSETS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE ANDC MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2253149
Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S ON BROADWAY · 2924-2926 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH AT THE BARS ON THE SECOND FLOORS AND WHERE EVER NEEDED
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252664
Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S ON BROADWAY · 2924-2926 N BROADWAY
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A).
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH FOOD CART IN FRONT OF SINK AND AT THE BASEMENT BAR. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE FOOD CART AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A).
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED SOME RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE EXTERIOR DRY STORAGE WITH SIDE WALK EQUIPMENT(CHAIRS TABLES ETC) AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. ALSO NOTED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE EXTERIOR OF PREMISES AND AROUND THE DRY STORAGE AND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE FIRST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA AND 3RD FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13 NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ONTO THE OF FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON FLOORS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE EXTERIOR DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND ESTABLISHMENT. ALSO NOTED RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS WITH THE RAT DROPPINGS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AND AT THE BARS ON THE SECOND FLOORS AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.UPGRADED
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184472
Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S ON BROADWAY · 2924-2926 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST OBTAIN.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. FRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST OBTAIN.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED.(SHREDDED CHEESE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST HAVE 7 DAY CONSUME BY DATE LABEL.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERTED TO PROPERLY AIR DRY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS IN POOR REPAIR DUE TO MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES WITH BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING END CAPS AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST OBTAIN LIGHT SHILEDING FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. PERSONS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135483
Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S ON BROADWAY · 2924-2926 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABEL (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD PANELING BEHIND COOLERS AND SINKS AT ALL BARS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL UTILITY CLOSET AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2105163
Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S ON BROADWAY · 2924-2926 N BROADWAY
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 PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD PANELING BEHIND COOLERS AND SINKS AT ALL BARS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL UTILITY CLOSET AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104746
Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S ON BROADWAY · 2924-2926 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 3 DROPPINGS AT BASE OF STAIRS LEADING TO BAR 1 (IN FRONT OF NORTH DOOR OF FACILITY). ALSO NOTED APPROX. 7 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COMPUTER AT BAR 1. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2050206 DATED 5/11/17 NOT CORRECTED: #32-MUST REPLACE MISSING SCREW ON GREASE TRAP OF 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TORN GASKET ON LEFT DOOR OF COOK LINE PREP COOLER. #34-MUST REPAIR FLOOR AROUND BASEMENT MOP SINK WHERE FLOOR TILES ARE BROKEN/MISSING. #38- MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT 1ST FLOOR SERVER'S/CHIPS/WASHING GLASSES STATION WHERE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS USED TO WASH GLASSWARE (NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED AND IN USE DURING INSPECTION). MUST CORRECT ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD PANELING BEHIND COOLERS AND SINKS AT ALL BARS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY LIQUID FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL BARS. MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND OILY RESIDUE FROM FLOOR UNDER COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE MISSING DRAIN COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN IN TOP FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL UTILITY CLOSET AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN MOLD-LIKE SPOTS FROM CEILING AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT DISHROOM.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050206
Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S ON BROADWAY · 2924-2926 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PLATING COOKED CHURROS WITH BARE HANDS IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED AND THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE AN APPROPRIATE BARRIER, SUCH AS GLOVES, TONGS, DELI PAPERS, ETC. THE FOOD HANDLERS EACH WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HAND SINKS IN FACILITY WITHOUT SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES: AT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, AT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE FOOD PREP AREA (WHERE EMPLOYEE WAS ACTIVELY PREPARING FOOD ITEMS), AT BOTH TOP FLOOR BAR HAND SINKS AND AT THE MAIN BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE (LIKE PAPER TOWELS) AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO EACH SINK AS REQUIRED DURING INSPECITON. OBSERVED THE TOP FLOOR BAR HANDSINK AND BASEMENT BAR HANDSINK BLOCKED BY BUCKETS STORED IN THE BASIN OF THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING. MANAGER REMOVED BUCKETS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING SCREW ON GREASE TRAP OF 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TORN GASKET ON LEFT DOOR OF COOK LINE PREP COOLER. MUST DEFROST EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE CRACKED AND CHIPPING SPATULAS HANGING IN COOK LINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR FLOOR AROUND BASEMENT MOP SINK WHERE FLOOR TILES ARE BROKEN/MISSING. MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER ON RIGHT SIDE OF BASEMENT MOP SINK AND UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE WALL COVERING AROUND THE 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN THE AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND FREE OF UNNECESSARY CRACKS AND CREVICES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING ON THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT 1ST FLOOR SERVER'S/CHIPS/WASHING GLASSES STATION WHERE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS USED TO WASH GLASSWARE (NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED AND IN USE DURING INSPECTION).
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1947128
Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S ON BROADWAY · 2924-2926 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNUSED PILED WOOD AND ARTICLES ON THE REAR PATIO NEXT TO STORAGE GARAGE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION ON THE COOKS LINE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1483056
Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S ON BROADWAY · 2924-2926 N BROADWAY
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: LINER INSIDE THE LID OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER NOT SEALED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL GREASE TRAP WITH A HOLE ON TOP THE LID,FOUL ODOR COMING FROM IT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID AND KEEP GREASE BOX CLEAN.GREASE BOX IS LOCATED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN CAN OPENER BLADE IS RUSTY,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,BASEMENT PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT,UNDER PIPES IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS UNDER THE BARS ARE ROUGH AND UNEVEN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AT DISH ROOM/PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUST ON CEILING BY THE VENT COVER IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD WITH DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN,AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDLES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441253
Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S ON BROADWAY · 2924-2926 N BROADWAY
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: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN SIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS,
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT BY DISHMACHINE AND BY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND UNDERNEATH DISHWASHINGN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALL UNDERNEAT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDWASH SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441235
Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S ON BROADWAY · 2924-2926 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BROWN AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN SIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS,
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT BY DISHMACHINE AND BY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND UNDERNEATH DISHWASHINGN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALL UNDERNEAT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDWASH SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322470
Location recorded for this inspection · CESAR'S ON BROADWAY · 2924-2926 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, BEANS.)
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND APRONS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON FOOD CONTAINER RACKS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60657
426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
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