Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CAFE TOUCHE on .
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Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
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Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645357
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD BREAD WITH BARE HANDS AND ADD TO PRESET BUTTER IN KITCHEN AT FOOD LINE. FOOD EMPLOYEES’ MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3 DOZEN OF EGGS AT 54.2-58.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SETUP SANITIZING UTILIZING QUATS SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OVER 500 PPM, EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION LEVEL FOR QUATS SANITIZER TO USE ON A FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID SANITIZER MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 200PPM-400PPM OF QUATS ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FISH THAWING IN A 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE.MANAGER ORDERED ONE THAT WILL BE DELIVERED ON 10/21/26 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615353
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO BROILER AND INSIDE COOLER AT BAR USED TO STORE CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON INTERIOR OF AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 MISSING LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE AND SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN CEILING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2595444 DATED 5/30/2024: #57 "OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." #58 "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595444
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA AND AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMTER INSIDE 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED OPPOSTE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN CEILING AND HOOD OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595150
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA AND AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
14
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED SHELLSTOCK TAGS MUST BE KEPT FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER FINAL ITEM IS USED PER FEDERAL LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMTER INSIDE 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED OPPOSTE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN CEILING AND HOOD OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2584386 DATED 10/31/2023: #40 "OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS." #53 "NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584386
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY PREP AREA COOKLINE. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AND PREP AREA.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583931
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PREP AREA 1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LOOSE. MUST REATTACH PIPE TO SINK.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR TILED WITH LOW GROUT AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY PREP AREA COOKLINE. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AND PREP AREA.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562955
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMUATION ON BAR REFRIGERATOR GASKETS. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS OF COOLER. OBSERVED VENT INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL LEAKING. REPAIR DIPPER WELL AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EXTERNAL BACK FLOW PREVENTION.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562886
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMUATION ON BAR REFRIGERATOR GASKETS. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS OF COOLER. OBSERVED VENT INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL LEAKING. REPAIR DIPPER WELL AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EXTERNAL BACK FLOW PREVENTION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS NEED TO BE MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN GREASE TRAP FLOOR COVER NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #25 OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INCORRECT ON LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS. LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS NEED TO BE CORRECTED TO INCLUDE THE REMINDER STATEMENT AS WELL AS THE PROPER DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 #38 OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND BAR APPROXIMATLY 20 SMALL FLIES. OBSERVED 5 HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN. MUST ELIMINATE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AND HARBORAGE. CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). #60 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS INCLUDING :#38 NOTED OPENING AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #56 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 9-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562082
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INCORRECT ON LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS. LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS NEED TO BE CORRECTED TO INCLUDE THE REMINDER STATEMENT AS WELL AS THE PROPER DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND BAR APPROXIMATLY 20 SMALL FLIES. OBSERVED 5 HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN. MUST ELIMINATE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AND HARBORAGE. CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMUATION ON BAR REFRIGERATOR GASKETS. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS OF COOLER. OBSERVED VENT INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL LEAKING. REPAIR DIPPER WELL AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EXTERNAL BACK FLOW PREVENTION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6/1/21 INCLUDING VIOLATION #38 NOTED OPENING AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #55 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510593
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY
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/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK IN PREP AND BAR AREA.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF OR SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BEHIND THE TWO BUILDINGS).
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362889
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEANUP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS LEADING INTO BASEMENT WITH PEELING PAINT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESEAL WALLS WITH PAINT LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTS BURN'T OUT UNDER HOT LINE HOOD AND CEILING LIGHT PANELS IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD FILTERS AT HOT LINE AREA.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288954
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLER
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ON ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS IN STAIRWELLS TO BASEMENT OBSERVED TO BE DAMAGED.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT DRY STORAGE ON SHELVES, FLOORS AROUND WATER HEATER UNIT . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60631
104 of 135 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.
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