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WEST RIVER CAFE

4400 N KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant

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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
2638602

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIVER CAFE · 4400 N KEDZIE AVE

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512929

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIVER CAFE · 4400 N KEDZIE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512660

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIVER CAFE · 4400 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT WORKING FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK HAS STOPPER AND ALL ATTACHED PARTS TO CONNECT TO DRAINLINE UNDER SINK MISSING. FOOD HANDLERS ARE NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO ALL OF SINK DRAIN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL STOPPER, LINE AND UNDER SINK DRAINLINE TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF WATER AN FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS IN SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: 5-30-2014, REPORT #1473208: 30-FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE AND/OR FREEZER BAGS. 31-MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. 32-THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOXIC SUBSTANCE (PLUMBERS PUDDY) FROM INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WELD SEAMS OR REPLACE SINK. 33-FRONT STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. 35-WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH-OUT ENTIRE PRE AREA AND AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AND REPAINT TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 38-DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING IN SEVERAL PARTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAINLINE TO PREVENT LEAK. SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT. VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION FAN OR HAVE WINDOWN OPEN AT ALL TIMES. 41-STOCK IN BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL STORAGE SHELVES AND ELEVATE ARTICLES AND BOXES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COUNTER, DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473208

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIVER CAFE · 4400 N KEDZIE AVE

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: FOODS INISDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE AND/OR FREEZER BAGS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOXIC SUBSTANCE (PLUMBERS PUDDY) FROM INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WELD SEEMS OR REPLACE SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FRONT STORAGE CABINETS, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH-OUT ENTIRE PREP AREA AND AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AND REPAINT TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED OR MAINTANED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND SECURE LIGHT SHIELDS TO FIXTURES AND DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING IN SEVERAL PARTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAINLINE TO PREVENT LEAK. SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT. OVER HEAD CONDENSATION LINE LEAKING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAKS IN AREAS. VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTIALTION FAN OR HAVE WINDOW OPEN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STOCK IN BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL STORAGE SHELVES AND ELEVATE ARTICLES AND BOXES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1099130

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIVER CAFE · 4400 N KEDZIE AVE

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: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN GASKETS FOR 3 DOORS AND 2 DOORS REACH IN COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS. MISSING HANDLES ON PREP REACH IN COOLER AND STEAM TABLE, AND BOTTOM PANEL OF ONE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLES AND REMOVE RUST AND RESEAL BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING CEILING PANELS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND REPAINT, REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP TABLE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS; ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BROKEN FAUCET FOR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ABOVE PIPES AND FAUCET.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1099091

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIVER CAFE · 4400 N KEDZIE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED THREE DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.2F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLERS AND KEEP BELOW 40F. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COOLER. INSTRUCTED WHEN COOLER REPAIRED TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 5 LBS. COOKED HAM AT 51.9F, 2DOZ. EGGS AT 55.7F, 3LBS. HASH BROWN 50.9F, 1LB. CHICKEN 57.9F, 2LBS. BEEF PATTIES 54.5F, AND 2LBS. POTATOES SALAD AT 50.7F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED, V=$300.. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING, RINSING, MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SETTING THEM TO DRY, HOWEVER NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INADEQUATE UTENSIL SANITATION. INSTRUCTED/DEMONSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING WITH 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN GASKETS FOR 3 DOORS AND 2 DOORS REACH IN COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS. MISSING HANDLES ON PREP REACH IN COOLER AND STEAM TABLE, AND BOTTOM PANEL OF ONE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLES AND REMOVE RUST AND RESEAL BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE OVEN, FRONT AREA SHELVES AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING CEILING PANELS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND REPAINT, REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP TABLE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS; ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BROKEN FAUCET FOR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ABOVE PIPES AND FAUCET.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098707

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIVER CAFE · 4400 N KEDZIE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1188399, DATE 11-7-12, VIOLATION #29. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS UNDER #29 CORRECTED; #30, PREP FOODS LABELED, #41, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE THE BASEMENT REMOVED, AREA CLEANED AND ORGANIZED. THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED, #32, MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND PREP TABLES; HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS. #34, MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPAIR PERSON IS WORKING ON REPAIRING THE FLOORS AT THIS TIME, (HE STATED, "THE FLOORS WILL BE COMPLETED BY 11-21-12, SELF EMPLOYEED.") #36, MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN; AT THIS TIME OWNER REMOVED LIGHT BULBS FROM LIGHT FIXTURES, NO NEED FOR LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED OWNER WHEN REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED TO FAX LETTER OR EMAIL REQUESTING REINSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM(WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED); MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM; MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK.(SLOW DRANING AND WATER KEEPS ON CONTINOUSLY DRIPPNG WHEN YOU TURN IT OFF). MUST STOP THE LEAK ON BOTH FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INISDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188399

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIVER CAFE · 4400 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE FIRST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. PLUMBER CAME AND WAS ABLE TO FIX THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL, NOT BACKING UP ANYMORE.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PANCAKES, EGGS, BEAN SOUP, CHICKEN SOUP, HAM,ETC. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521369 DATED 4/19/11. #30-MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER. #32- MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND PREP TABLES. #34- MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN,AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.#36- MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN. #41- MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS AWAY FROM WALLS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM(WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED); MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM; MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK.(SLOW DRANING AND WATER KEEPS ON CONTINOUSLY DRIPPNG WHEN YOU TURN IT OFF). MUST STOP THE LEAK ON BOTH FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INISDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521369

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST RIVER CAFE · 4400 N KEDZIE AVE

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

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: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

  • 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. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.

  • 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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND PREP TABLES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZER, MICROWAVE, BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

  • 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. MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

  • 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. MUST REPAIR WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS. ALSO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND REPAIR CEILING SAME AREAS.

  • 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. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AND SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVEN PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1646219.

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