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CAFECITO

26 E CONGRESS PKWY · Chicago, IL 60605

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1947164

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY

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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946785

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY

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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SLIDING DOOR COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT DOOR TRACKS, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578989

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (VARIOUS SANDWICHES AND SALADS). INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILEDAND WET WIPING CLOTHS AT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1419038

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: MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. AT THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE GRILL FOUND 2 PLASTIC BAGS HOLDING RAW BEEF. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR FRONT BOTTOM SHELVE TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE DELI/SALAD COLD HOLDING UNIT TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. FAUCET IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. ALSO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT SAME.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS ON PREMISES WITH THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453663

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: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST PROVIDE COVER OR TUBE AND END CAPS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMNETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228463

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY

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: ALL MULTI USE UTENSIL/DISPOSABLES MUST ALL BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITARY AREA WITH HANDLES ALL IN SAME DIRECTION TO ELIMINATE ANY HAND CONTACT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN, STAINED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SODA DISPENSOR AROUND NOZZLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE FRONT PREP COUNTER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114968

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. PORK, CHICKEN, BEEF, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LID AT ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT CORNER NEXT TO 1DR UPRIGHT FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345267

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LID AT ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT CORNER NEXT TO 1DR UPRIGHT FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1286171

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Correct By: Friday, January 04, 2013 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER OF DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Correct By: Friday, January 04, 2013 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096581

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER OF DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096565

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 26 E CONGRESS PKWY

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: NOTED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN BATHROOM UNDER SINK,ALSO 2 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR IN REAR STORGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND ELIMINATE AND REMOVE ROACHES. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER OF DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
614382

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SANDWICH PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP PITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL PANELS LOOSE/DAMAGED AT CORNER BY MOP SINK ALSO OBSERVED STAINED WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND MOP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL PANELS AND KEEP WALLS CLEAN.

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