Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CAFECITO on .
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Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635679
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS, 1 POUND OF GROUND BEEF AND 12 POUNDS OF PORK WORTH $430.00 NOT PROPERLY DATED. STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625080
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:30AM TO 9:35AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,BEEF WERE PREPARED. AT 9:35AM CERTIFIED MANAGER GLORIA ROSALES ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. SANITIZER NOT USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: observed vent in the prep area in need of cleaning. instructed to clean and maintain.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597453
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOIL, CHARRED FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS ARE GREASY AND SLIPPERY THROUGHOUT. FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. -WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596924
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOIL, CHARRED FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS ARE GREASY AND SLIPPERY THROUGHOUT. FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. -WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CFM DOES NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2580115, DATED 8/15/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #16- OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE ICE MAKER ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #37- OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER IN A REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND ANY POTENTIAL ALLERGENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #49- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. #55- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. #57- OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS AND ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580115
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE ICE MAKER ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER IN A REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND ANY POTENTIAL ALLERGENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS AND ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579729
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE ICE MAKER ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER IN A REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND ANY POTENTIAL ALLERGENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINK AND OBSERVED ABOUT AN ADDITIONAL 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL AND ON BOXES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND UNABLE TO TIGHTLY CLOSE THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID AND CARDBOARD BOXES PLUS OTHER ARTICLES ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID IS ALWAYS TIGHT FITTING WITHOUT GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND CLEAN THE GROUND AREA AND REMOVE ARTICLES AROUND THE FACILITY'S OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS AND ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560465
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM KITCHEN AND BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WIPE SPATULA OFF IN GARBAGE CAN THEN PROCEED TO WASH AND RINSE SPATULA WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL DISHES MUST BE SANITIZED AFTER WASHING AND RINSING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED MILK IN COOLER HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 6 GALLONS OF MILK ($24). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS ARE HOLDING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP AROUND GRIDDLE AREA AND ON WALLS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484644
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AROUND THE CONDENSER FOR THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED UNEVEN WALL BY THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355297
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK)STORED IN A DEEP STAINLESS STEEL BOWL AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING ( 60 F ) TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $300 AT 45#. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): PORK, COOKED MUSHROOMS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED STEAK ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181380
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY
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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEAT, COOKED PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A CRACKED STORAGE BIN WITH WHOLE ONIONS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BIN AND ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176932
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 1 PREP COOLER UNIT AND AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F AND A REACH IN SALAD COOLER AT 58F, BOTH WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID COLD HOLDING UNITS TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO PUT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF SAID UNITS UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F-80.1F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION; 3 LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 54.1F, 2 LBS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 51F, 3 LBS OF SLICED HAM AT 53F, 2 LBS OF SLICED CHEESE AT 52.7F, 2LBS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 51.8F, 1 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50F, 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICK PEAS AT 80.1F, 30 LBS OF PORK AT 52F, 30 LBS OF PORK CUBANO SANDWICHES AT 73.4F, 14 CHICKEN SANDWICHES AT 80.1F (IN FOOD PREP AREA) 2LBS OF BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD AT 53F, 10 LBS OF MAYO AT 52F, 2 LBS OF POTATO SALAD AT 50F, 2 LBS OF CAPRESE SALAD AT 50F, 1 LB OF HUMMUS AT 48.5F, 10 LBS OF COOKED PASTA AND CHEESE SALAD BETWEET 47F-51F, 10 LBS OF FLAN AT 56.5F, 1 LB OF CHEESE CAKE AT 54.7F AND 1 LBS OF TRES LECHES CAKE AT 57.2F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE OUT IN THE PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, IN THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND IN THE REACH IN COOLER. PER OWNER ALL DISCARDED ITEMS VALUED AT $500. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEAT, COOKED PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A CRACKED STORAGE BIN WITH WHOLE ONIONS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BIN AND ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER WITH SOME MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES NOT SEALED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MISSING CEILING TILES, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CEILING AND FLOOR TILES AND SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2051154
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY
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: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN SAME.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE CAN OPENER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE STORAGE RACKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -THE CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOMS HAS WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND THE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MOPS FROM THE BUCKETS AND HANG UP FOR PROPER DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60605
233 of 290 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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