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INDIE CAFE

5951-5953 N BROADWAY · Chicago, IL 60660

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for INDIE CAFE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626641

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIE CAFE · 5951-5953 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACH IN FRONT SERVICE AREA IN BETWEEN COLD STORAGE AND WALL AS WELL AS IN OPEN PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS, BOTTLES, BOXES, ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND IN WAREWASHING AREA TO BE SLOW-DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064317

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIE CAFE · 5951-5953 N BROADWAY

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: FOOD AND NON-FOOD PRODUCTS NOT FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN BOTTOM PANEL WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER(NO EXPOSED FOOD),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE BOTTOM PANEL OF THE MENTIONED UNIT. RUBBER GASKET BROKEN INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE EXIT DOOR.OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELVES AT STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REPLACE WHITE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS(BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE OF THE CUTTING BOARD)BY THE STEAM TABLE,ACROSS FROM DISH MACHINE

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS GREASE ON PIPES UNDER BEHIND AND ON CEILING. GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED HOOD,SHELVES THROUGHPUT THE PREP AREA.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP,AND INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.SCOOP INSIDE THE SUGAR CONTAINER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES WITH DIRTY STANDING WATER IN IT, BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO REPLACE SAID TILES.EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND BY THE MOP SINK,NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN PREP AREA WITH FOOD,GREASE STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT FIXTURE IS NEEDED ABOVE THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH-EAST CORNER LIQUOR AREA,NOT ENOUGH LIGHTING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SUSHI AREA, DUE TO PRESENT SINK IS ALSO USE FOR OTHER THINGS(RINSING LINENS, FOR PREP SINK ETC.)EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO PROVIDE AT SAID SINK SOAP PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE. PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE COOLERS ALSO NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KEEP WASH CLOTHS INSIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN SUSHI PREP AREA, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION ICE CONTAINER,WHERE ICE CUBES IS STORED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, MUST BE SELF DRAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975370

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIE CAFE · 5951-5953 N BROADWAY

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: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (RICE, FLOUR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1465364

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIE CAFE · 5951-5953 N BROADWAY

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-31-15 INPECTION # 1424977. VIOLATION 45. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424977

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIE CAFE · 5951-5953 N BROADWAY

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: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER ALSO VEGETABLE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS TO HOLD FOODS IN FREEZER AND REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKET.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CACLIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BY DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT HEATING/COOLING UNIT ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464669

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIE CAFE · 5951-5953 N BROADWAY

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 DEEP FRYER AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO BY PREPARATION TABLE/REACH IN FREEZER. (CHIPPING PAINT.)

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464418

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIE CAFE · 5951-5953 N BROADWAY

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: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT WOK AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS CLUTTERED. (BOXES ETC.)

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375374

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIE CAFE · 5951-5953 N BROADWAY

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: NOTED ASSORTED MULTI UTENSIL (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) NOT PROPERLY STORED ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR COVER WITH A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION OR CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DEEP CUTS AND BLACK DISCOLORATION ON CUTTING BOARDS AT THE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.....NOTED SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND DISPLAY COUNTERS ALSO LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AND REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM SHELVES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1370175

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIE CAFE · 5951-5953 N BROADWAY

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: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44F TO 63F. CHICKEN 45.1F(PREP TABLE),CHICKEN 63.7F (R.I.C), EGGS 45.9F,CHICKEN 46.4F,53.5F (SERVICE COOLER), FRIED SHRIMP 44.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 40LBS WORTH $79.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR ALL FOOD TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES OF EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD PRODUCTS ARE ADEQUATE AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINK WHEN WASHING DISHES OR USE DISH WASHER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #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: NOTED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE, INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER, ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND SHELVING BY REAR ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. 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: NOTED ASSORTED MULTI UTENSIL (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) NOT PROPERLY STORED ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR COVER WITH A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION OR CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DEEP CUTS AND BLACK DISCOLORATION ON CUTTING BOARDS AT THE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.....NOTED SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND DISPLAY COUNTERS ALSO LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AND REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM SHELVES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THICK GREASE EMBEDDED INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT FRONT BAR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235425

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIE CAFE · 5951-5953 N BROADWAY

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: STAND UP REACH IN PREP 1-DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.0 F. FOUND SHRIMP, TOFU, CREAM INSIDE COOLER AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.9 F AND 61.5 F- SHRIMP, TOFU, EGG ROLL STUFFING (CUT CABBAGE, COOKED NOODLES, CUT CARROTS) AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP, DISHWASH AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL CORNERS/WALLS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517646

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIE CAFE · 5951-5953 N BROADWAY

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINE FOR EQUIPMENT OR PIPING ON COOKS LINE. DIRTY BLACKENED DISH RACKS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM EXHAUST HOOD. INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR WOK LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS DIRTY UNDER SUSHI PREP AND BAR AREA. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS SHELVING IN SAME AREA. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND KITCHEN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. FLOOR UNDER WOK COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517645

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIE CAFE · 5951-5953 N BROADWAY

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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED RICE USED TO MAKE SUSHI ROLLS IN CONTAINER ON SUSHI PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 73.F WITH NO LABORATORY DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES OF SUSHI RICE PH AND WATER ACTIVITY LEVELS BEING ADEQUATE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. RICE DISCARDED AND MUST PROVIDE THE ABOVE DOCUMENTATION IF CONTINUING TO PREPARE SUCH FOODS.

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION THE FOLLOWING FOODS AND ICE NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED INSIDE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE, BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER USED TO MAKE ICE AND ON WATER CONTACT SURFACES OF MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT BY FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. ICE DISCARDED. ALSO OBSERVED PREPARED SLICED VEGETABLES AT SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. VEGETABLES DISCARDED. OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER OVER UNCOVERED READY TO EAT FRESH VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. SUMMARY REPORT FROM 3-17-11 #579825 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS UPON A CONSPICUOUS PLACE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINE FOR EQUIPMENT OR PIPING ON COOKS LINE. DIRTY BLACKENED DISH RACKS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM EXHAUST HOOD. INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR WOK LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS DIRTY UNDER SUSHI PREP AND BAR AREA. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS SHELVING IN SAME AREA. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND KITCHEN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. FLOOR UNDER WOK COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Tag RemovalPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579865

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIE CAFE · 5951-5953 N BROADWAY

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 INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELLVING UNITS AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE KNIVES STORED ON WALLS AND TOUCHING WALL PAINT.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN ON PREP AND DRAIN BOARD SIDES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS,AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT,AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT HOT WATER TANK AND IN FURNACE ROOM.MUST ELEVATE FOOD UTENSILS AND DISH WASHER RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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How results compare in ZIP 60660

168 of 234 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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