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CHI CAFE, LLC

2160 S ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHI CAFE, LLC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621096

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN MEN AND WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

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ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200914

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF STOPPERS TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL METAL SHELVES WITH OPENS SHOUD BE REPLACED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLERS ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MANTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS IN DISH AREA, PREP AREA AND COOKING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: ALL FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166662

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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 RELACE CUTTING BOARDS WHERE WORN. DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS, CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND CLEAN PREP TABLES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND REGROUTING THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129870

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, RACKS, UTILITY SINK, LIGHT SHIELDS, VENT COVERS, FLOOR DRAINS, PIPING AT VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOK LINE, HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2114243

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 17

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED 6 LARGE CONTAINERS OF FROZEN CHICKEN, SHRIMP AND FISH BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEXT TO THE DOOR TO THE STAIRCASE ON SHELVING UNITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FROZEN FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, FROZEN FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TOP LIP OF THE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND GREASE ON THE SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING THE GREASE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLOSE DUMPSTER LIDS WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, RACKS, UTILITY SINK, LIGHT SHIELDS, VENT COVERS, FLOOR DRAINS, PIPING AT VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOK LINE, HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2103084

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, RACKS, UTILITY SINK, LIGHT SHIELDS, VENT COVERS, FLOOR DRAINS, PIPING AT VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOK LINE, HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, WALLS AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND REAR STORAGE AREA, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1756216

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD ITEMS. CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND ALL PREP TABLE SURFACES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EXTERIOR OF SAME OF FOOD SPILLS AND SPLASHES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. SOME MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA NEED REPLACING; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. ALSO FOUND SOME AREAS OF KITCHEN FLOOR THAT NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED; REGROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED BETWEEN FLOOR TILE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND A LEAK FROM THE CEILING TILE IN REAR OF KITCHEN BY THE UTILITY SINK; REPAIR LEAK FROM CEILING. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976909

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD ITEMS. CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND ALL PREP TABLE SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. SOME MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA NEED REPLACING; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. ALSO FOUND SOME AREAS OF KITCHEN FLOOR THAT NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED; REGROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED BETWEEN FLOOR TILE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND A LEAK FROM THE CEILING TILE IN REAR OF KITCHEN BY THE UTILITY SINK; REPAIR LEAK FROM CEILING. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: A CLUTTER OF ITEMS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK; REMOVE ITEMS FROM SINK AND KEEP UTILITY SINK CLUTTER FREE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1633145

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND SIX POUNDS OF FRESH BABY CLAMS IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITH NO SHELLFISH TAG AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A SHELLFISH TAG MUST BE WITH THE CLAMS UNTIL DEPLETED AND THEN KEPT FOR 90 DAYS. CLAMS WERE DISGARDED BY OWNER. SIX POUNDS VALUE AT $40.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B2)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINITAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLDER AT PREP TABLE. BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF PREP TABLES. INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE CLOSET BY THE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN ALL KITCHEN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILD UP FROM FOOD AND GREASE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS CEILINGS AND VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR TWO THREE COMP SINKS IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIX FOR BOTH SINKS TO PROPERLY SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE STORAGE ROOM BY THE BATHROOMS NEEDS TO BE ORGANIZED; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591307

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES IN KITCHEN NOTE CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588934

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 30 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 68.5F STORED ON FLOOR OF REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AT AMBIENT AIR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT PROPER TEMPS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $40.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINKS, FOUND FOO CONTAINER STORED IN HAND SINK, WASHING CUTTING BOARD IN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

  • 17

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED - Comments: IMPROPER THAWING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. FOUND RAW WHOLE DUCKS BEING THAWED IN 3-COMP SINK UNDER HOT RUNINIG WATER, ALSO FOUND 7 TUBS OF RAW MEATS BEING THAWED ON KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO THAW ALL FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE, IE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS AND 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE ROOM INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RRECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED. 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHILEDS AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM AT 2ND FLOOR NOT CLEAN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1523028

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1528209

Location recorded for this inspection · CHI CAFE, LLC · 2160 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND MAIN PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH POTS AND PANS INSIDE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINKS FREE FROM UTENSILS AND PROMOTE HANDS WASHING, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND 7 LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN BEHIND HOT WATER TANK, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, GREASE NAD DIRT BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOK LINE, HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

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