WEST RIVER CAFE

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE STEAM TABLE: REFRIED BEANS AT 107.6F, GRAVY AT 131.7F, COOKED RICE AT 113.9F,CHICKEN SOUP AT 130.6F. STEAM TABLE NOTED UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT 105.2F WITH ONE GAS BURNER UNDER THE UNIT NOT OPERATIONAL. UNABLE TO INCREASE TEMPERATURE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. STEAM TABLE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED/REPLACED AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR REINSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER MEANS TO HOLD FOODS HOT SUCH AS THE STOVETOP OR FLAT GRILL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REAR PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING WATER IN THE SOUTH WASHROOM WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.---LEAK FROM CEILING PIPING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE REAR METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION IN THE NORTH WASHROOM COVERED WITH CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN (2) WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENUS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS.(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR PEPSI COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE AND ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE A STORAGE 2 DOOR WOODEN CABINET IN BASEMENT AREA ADJACENT TO A DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES AROUND INSIDE OF GASKET OF THE (WHITE) 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PEPSI 1 DOOR COOLER IN SAME KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.ALSO,10 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOORS NEAR CLUTTERED STORED ARTICLES AND BUILDING MATERIALS AND DECORATIVE FLOWER POTS IN REAR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND 5-10 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND STAIRCASE LEADING DOWN INTO THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/2" AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE ON FRONT TOP OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND MAINAIN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL AND DEEP FRYER.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND INCLUDING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM/STORAGE AREAS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU LISTING SOFT DRINK AS THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY PROVIDE SKIM OR 1% DAIRY MILK UP TO 130 CALORIES,100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE WITH NO ADDED SPARKLING OR FLAVORED WATER WITH NO ADDED NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2582022 DATED 9-20-2023 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. OBSERVED INFESTATION WITH OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING ON 2ND FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING ON STAIRS, IN THE ICE MACHINE, AND ON THE FLOOR AROUND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS AND SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND 2 LIVE COCKROACH UNDERNEATH FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR DINING AREA LEADING TO WASHROOMS.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: FOUND THE CHILDREN'S MENU LISTING A SOFT DRINK AS THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY PROVIDE SKIM OR 1% DAIRY MILK UP TO 130 CALORIES, 100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE WITH NO ADDED SPARKLING OR FLAVORED WATER WITH NO ADDED NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR ETC) IN THE KITCHEN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE WALL AND CEILING SURFACE IN THE BASEMENT TO STORE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FREEZERS AND FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER OR MOVE THE EQUIPMENT INTO THE FINISHED STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.