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CAFE TOUCHE

6731 N NORTHWEST HWY · Chicago, IL 60631

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CAFE TOUCHE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181348

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY

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: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE POTS/PANS STORED IN KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS/GREASE BUILD-UP,KITCHEN/BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVINGS AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,TOPS OF SHELVINGS OVER THE FOOD PREP LINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER IN TABLE MILK COOLER NEAR THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176431

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1995410 DATED: 03/10/2017. 32 Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard to the left of the exposed handsink near the dishmachine. 06/10/2017 33 Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. 06/10/2017 35 Observed grease and dirt accumulation in the exhaust hood filter above the grill. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 06/10/2017 38 Observed leaks at the bottom of the dipper well and underneath the three compartment sink between the wash and rinse compartments. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 06/10/2017 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/5/2018. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE POTS/PANS STORED IN KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS/GREASE BUILD-UP,KITCHEN/BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVINGS AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,TOPS OF SHELVINGS OVER THE FOOD PREP LINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER IN TABLE MILK COOLER NEAR THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995410

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY

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

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: Found potentially hazardous foods in the two door tall cooler in the kitchen at improper temperatures: 2lbs of crawfish at 50.4f, 3lbs of heavy whipping cream at 48.1f, 5lbs of beef at 52.0f, 1.5lbs of cooked onion and fennel at 56.0f, 3.5lbs of fish at 51.7f, 0.5lb of calamari at 49.2f, 2lbs of shrimp at 46.2f, and 0.5lb of milk at 45.9f. Operator discarded and denatured said foods, valued at $200. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard to the left of the exposed handsink near the dishmachine.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed grease and dirt accumulation in the exhaust hood filter above the grill. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed leaks at the bottom of the dipper well and underneath the three compartment sink between the wash and rinse compartments. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966189

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. DOZENS OF RAW EGGS ON OPEN FLATS FOUND STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CHOCOLATE, SOUP AND FRESH VEGETABLES. LARGE PAN OF SHREDDED CHEESE STORED UNDER RAW MEATS. RAW PORK ON BAKING SHEET STORED ABOVE PREPARED BREAD PUDDING, COOKED SPINACH AND COOKED MUSHROOMS ON A COOLING RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1532481 ON 3-31-15 NOT CORRECTED. #38- RUNNING WELL NOT CONNECTED OR HAS RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT AND HAVE RUNNING WATER AT UNIT.#40-MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.#45-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED LESS THAN 30 DAYS WITHOUT CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND SERVER STATION. RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE ALL RUST.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE DIRTY. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND INSIDE BIN STORAGE WITH SOME DIRT. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER WINE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WINE STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA WITH SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LID OF THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP HANDLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED FROM THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR, NOT IN THE ICE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532481

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY

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 NOT LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, CUTTING BOARDS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, OVEN AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS 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 UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUNNING WELL NOT CONNECTED OR HAS RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT AND HAVE RUNNING WATER AT UNIT.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418602

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY

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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418585

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND TWO RAW EGGS IN THE SHELL SITTING ON TOP OF COOKED GREEN BEANS INSIDE A DEEP STAINLESS STEEL PAN INSIDE A 3DR-REFRIGERATOR. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ABOVE STATED FOOD WAS DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY.CDI.(3LBS OF GREENS BEENS).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND OVER 20 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM, ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED STATED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO 10-23-14. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT THE DISH MACHINE. NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION. MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT HIGH TEMP 180F. TEMP STRIP USED DURING INSPECTION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL THE COFFEE DUMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS THE FLOOR AT HALLWAY IN FRONT OF STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT SO AS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL NEXT TO THE LIQOUR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT THE DIPPER WELL BY TE ICE CREAM FREEZER.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE ICE RECEPTACLES FOR THE ICE SCOOPERS AT THE BAR AREA AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ICE SCOOPERS SITTING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1236185

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY

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: BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL PRODUCT OUT OF ORGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER INSIDE MILK COOLER (BY COFFEE AREA). MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SAID COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES MISSING/BROKEN AROUND UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CEILING PREP AREA LIGHT COVERS UNCLEAN/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN LIGHT COVERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THEROMETERS INSIDE BAR AND MILK REACH IN COOLER ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THEROMETERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326910

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BAR AND MAINTAIN DRY.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326722

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE DESERT SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY TO SERVICE THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE IS REACHED. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 2:00PM AND REPAIRED THE COOLER. TEMPERATURE WAS 39.0 BY END OF INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DESSERT SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 45F TO 48F (BEETS 45.8F, BLUE CHEESE 48.2F, BREAD PUDDING 48.0F, DRESSING 47.2F, SALMON 47.2F) ALSO NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF CONTAINER OF LENTIL SOUP INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF FOOD ITEMS 12LBS WORTH $83.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED A YELLOWISH, GRAYISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. BY END OF INSPECTION TECHNICIAN ARRIVED FROM ICE MACHINE COMPANY AND MAINTAINED THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE BAR SELLING AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. THIS IS FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE PICK UP. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES,BOWLS ETC DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BAR AND MAINTAIN DRY.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1194284

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY

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: Above violation still remaining.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1194271

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE TOUCHE · 6731 N NORTHWEST HWY

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/observed live fruit flies/gnats(15 )in bar area under bar counter, and by coffee station(10 ), also found/observed side door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap/hole in middle/center of door. Citation issued.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: Found/observed no summary inspection report posted/visible to customers at time of inspection on 5/03/2012.Citation issued.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), bsmt storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler door tracks, shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment(1st floor)need cleaning, floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, pop dispensing unit not clean need detailed cleaning(corners)

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling above ice machine had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls in storage area by bsmt entrance doorway had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 compartment sink leaking, shall be repaired/replaced, exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers and bathrooms, not clean need detailed cleaning

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.

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