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CAFE ORCHID

1746 W ADDISON ST · Chicago, IL 60613

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566007

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE ORCHID · 1746 W ADDISON ST

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 with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509631

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE ORCHID · 1746 W ADDISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN LIDS AT THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500933

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE ORCHID · 1746 W ADDISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. (COOKED STEW, SOUP, LAMB, GYROS ETC) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A).

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE REAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE COOKING STOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN LIDS AT THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON THE GROUND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS, FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE DISHWASHING AREA, MISSING AND STAINED TILES AT THE PREP AND DINING ROOM AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386115

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE ORCHID · 1746 W ADDISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303489

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE ORCHID · 1746 W ADDISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS STORED DIRECTLY OVER COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS. GROUND LAMB STORED ABOVE FRESH RAW VEGETABLES, RAW CALAMARI STORED ABOVE CUT, PREPARED READY TO EAT LETTUCE FOR SALADS, RAW CHICKEN KABOBS STORED OVER COOKED LAMB STEW, RAW LAMB KABOBS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF AND OVER LETTUCE AND SLICED PREPARED READY TO EAT CUCUMBER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW AND PREPARED FOODS SEPARATELY AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER: APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS HOME MADE YOGURT AT 47.7F, 10 LBS COOKED LAMB AT 44.6F, 10 LBS COOKED VEGETABLES AT 45.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED OR ANY LABEL. COOKED LAMB STEW, COOKED GYRO MEAT, COOKED LAMB, HOMEMADE YOGURT, COOKED VEGETABLES. APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: MAKING YOGURT ON SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: MUST SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO C.D.P.H. FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL OF YOGURT MAKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 44.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS HOMEMADE YOGURT AT 47.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY WRITTEN REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT KITCHEN DOOR PROPPED OPEN AND REAR SCREENED DOOR WITHOUT A SCREEN AND LARGE OPENING TO OUTDOORS. MUST KEEP FRONT KITCHEN DOOR CLOSED OR PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR AND MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR THE REAR KITCHEN SCREENED DOOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288445

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE ORCHID · 1746 W ADDISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2286045

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE ORCHID · 1746 W ADDISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. COOK OBSERVED CUTTING FRESH TOMATOES TO BE USED FOR SALAD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHILE PREPARING/DICING FRESH READY TO EAT TOMATOES. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED IN SEVERAL COOLERS RAW MEATS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE OR ON TOP OF FRESH VEGETABLES OR READY TO EAT FOODS. ON COOKS LINE COOLER OBSERVED RAW, KABOBS STORED DIRECTLY OVER CUT, FRESH PEPPERS, FRESH MUSHROOMS AND COOKED LAMB. IN A REAR COOLER OBSERVED A CASE OF RAW LAMB STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF SEVERAL LOOSELY COVERED CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT YOGURT. IN ANOTHER COOLER OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF CUT RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF FRESH SPINACH AND CASES OF FRESH LETTUCE. ALL FOODS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN SEVERAL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND CASHIER STATION, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPING, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE AND PROVIDE TRAPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN REAR REFRIGERATION STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS FOR THE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL SANITIZER THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR AUTOMATIC DISPENSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: HANGING SOAP DISPENSER AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD ACCUMULATION AND GREASE: ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, FLOOR STAND MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MISSING/BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER AT THE DISH AREA, ON THE COOKS LINE AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT THE FLOOR STAND MIXER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159437

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE ORCHID · 1746 W ADDISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD STORED IN CHEST FREEZER AND COOLERS,INSIDE THE GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP,DELIMER. CHAIRS IN DINING AREA HAS SOILED UPHOLSTERY,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CARPET AT FRONT DINING AREA AND HALLWAY BY THE KITCHEN IS SOILED AND SEAMS ARE BROKEN.CLEAN AND REPLACE/REPLACE SAID CARPET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: : WALL IN KITCHEN WITH EXCESS GRIMES,SPECIALLY BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH ROOM,CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT BULBS BY THE DISH ROOM/KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEANED,DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING,SOME OF PIPE REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC BAGS,REMOVE/REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2151108

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE ORCHID · 1746 W ADDISON ST

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 DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND MINERAL INSIDE THE TOP PART OF WATER RESERVOIR WERE ICE IS MADE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:KITCHEN OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER FLAT AND CHARCOAL GRILL, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS,ON TOP SHELVES BY FOOD AND BY THE MULTI USED UTENSILS.OVER 30 DROPPINGS UNDER LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ON FLOOR,AND ALONG WALLS.REAR DINING ROOM 6 DROPPINGS AT NORTH-EAST CORNER, 5 FRONT DINNING ROOM ALONG WALL BEHIND THE SPEAKER. THIRTY OR MORE IN STORAGE AREA BEHIND AND UNDER COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA MENTIONED.CONTACRT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-22-17,REPORT#2050814 #34- FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE #35-FOUND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE OVEN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE #38-FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED TODAY:MARRCH 26,2018 SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD STORED IN CHEST FREEZER AND COOLERS,INSIDE THE GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPLACE.FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED WITH EXCESS UNKNOWN GREASE,GRIMED MATERIALS,UNABLE TO CLEAN.REPLACE FAUCET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP,DELIMER. CHAIRS IN DINING AREA HAS SOILED UPHOLSTERY,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CARPET AT FRONT DINING AREA AND HALLWAY BY THE KITCHEN IS SOILED AND SEAMS ARE BROKEN.CLEAN AND REPLACE/REPLACE SAID CARPET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN KITCHEN WITH EXCESS GRIMES,SPECIALLY BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH ROOM,CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT BULBS BY THE DISH ROOM/KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEANED,DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING,SOME OF PIPE REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC BAGS,REMOVE/REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2151001

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE ORCHID · 1746 W ADDISON ST

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: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE DISPENSE TOO MUCH SANITIZER SOLUTION AT FINAL RINSE(OVER 200ppm,TEST STRIP COMPLETELY BLACK IN COLOR). SANITIZER SOLUTION AT FINAL RINSE MUST BE 100ppm. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND MINERAL INSIDE THE TOP PART OF WATER RESERVOIR WERE ICE IS MADE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:KITCHEN OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER FLAT AND CHARCOAL GRILL, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS,ON TOP SHELVES BY FOOD AND BY THE MULTI USED UTENSILS.OVER 30 DROPPINGS UNDER LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ON FLOOR,AND ALONG WALLS.REAR DINING ROOM 6 DROPPINGS AT NORTH-EAST CORNER, 5 FRONT DINNING ROOM ALONG WALL BEHIND THE SPEAKER. THIRTY OR MORE IN STORAGE AREA BEHIND AND UNDER COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA MENTIONED.CONTACRT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SIDE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD:MEAT,COOKED VEGETABLE MILK PRODUCTS ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-22-17,REPORT#2050814 #34- FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE #35-FOUND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE OVEN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE #38-FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED TODAY:MARRCH 26,2018 SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD STORED IN CHEST FREEZER AND COOLERS,INSIDE THE GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPLACE.FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED WITH EXCESS UNKNOWN GREASE,GRIMED MATERIALS,UNABLE TO CLEAN.REPLACE FAUCET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP,DELIMER. CHAIRS IN DINING AREA HAS SOILED UPHOLSTERY,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CARPET AT FRONT DINING AREA AND HALLWAY BY THE KITCHEN IS SOILED AND SEAMS ARE BROKEN.CLEAN AND REPLACE/REPLACE SAID CARPET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN KITCHEN WITH EXCESS GRIMES,SPECIALLY BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH ROOM,CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT BULBS BY THE DISH ROOM/KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEANED,DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING,SOME OF PIPE REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC BAGS,REMOVE/REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050814

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE ORCHID · 1746 W ADDISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE OVEN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050390

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE ORCHID · 1746 W ADDISON ST

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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE OVEN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

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