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CH ' AVA CAFE

4656 N Clark ST · Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CH ' AVA CAFE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532448

Location recorded for this inspection · CH ' AVA CAFE · 4656 N Clark ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

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
1107153

Location recorded for this inspection · CH ' AVA CAFE · 4656 N Clark ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1107141

Location recorded for this inspection · CH ' AVA CAFE · 4656 N Clark ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SEWAGE WASTE WATER(GREASE) BACKING UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS AND WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON,ALSO A STRONG SEWAGE FOUL ODOR FROM THE SEWAGE GAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1107123

Location recorded for this inspection · CH ' AVA CAFE · 4656 N Clark ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SEWAGE WASTE WATER(GREASE) BACKING UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS AND WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON,ALSO A STRONG SEWAGE FOUL ODOR FROM THE SEWAGE GAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROWN CURTAINS THAT DIVIDES FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP ARE DIRTY WITH FOOD STAINS INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN, REPLACE OR REMOVE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CRATES BY THE GREASE TRAP ARE DIRTY WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE THEM WITH CONTAINERS WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE(SOUTH-WEST CORNER) AND AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS HEAVILY LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235868

Location recorded for this inspection · CH ' AVA CAFE · 4656 N Clark ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWLS HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET (HOT WATER HANDLES STRIPPED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235856

Location recorded for this inspection · CH ' AVA CAFE · 4656 N Clark ST

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 VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1196274 DATED ON 04/27/12 NOT CORRECTED- #34 OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS, #35- OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND KNIFE RACK. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL. THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (07/05/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTICE BAD ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWLS HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET (HOT WATER HANDLES STRIPPED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1196274

Location recorded for this inspection · CH ' AVA CAFE · 4656 N Clark ST

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. OBSERVED STAINED PITS ON SURFACE OF SANDWICH PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

  • 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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AERA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 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. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BY KNIFE RACK. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
525349

Location recorded for this inspection · CH ' AVA CAFE · 4656 N Clark ST

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: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO PERSON ON PREMISES WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF OPERATION SERVING CUSTOMERS.MUST HAVE ONE PERSON PER SHIFT WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  • 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.//NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON PREMISES VISIBLE TO PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525335

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525335

  • 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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525335

  • 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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525335.

  • 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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525335.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
525335

Location recorded for this inspection · CH ' AVA CAFE · 4656 N Clark ST

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. PREMISE DO NOT HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE LAST REPORT NOTED ECOLAB 2-17-2010.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 11-22-10 REPORT NUMBER 465315. AS DESCRIBE VIOLATION (37) RESTROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING.MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH RESTROOM DOORS.( MEN AND WOMENS BATHROOM) (42) HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. (OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA NO HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING THE INSPECTION)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTAINERS NEED TO BE LABLE AND DATED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INST TO PROPERLY STORED ALL SINGLE SERVICE AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA.

  • 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. ALL GARBAGE CAN THAT ARE NOT IN USED NEED TO BE PROPERLY COVERED. MUST REPLACE ALL PITTED AND STAIN CUTTING BOARDS. SPLASH GAUARD IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE STOVE.

  • 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. MEAT SLICER AND SHELFS IN THE COOLER NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 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. CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL MILK CRATE WHICH IS USED AS STORAGE SHELVES, BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,FOOD STORAGE AREA ECT. NEEDS TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND THE WHO ESTABLISHMENT. BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. NON COMPLANCE FROM 11-22-10 PLS SEE VIOLATION #29

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. VIOLATION NON -COMPLANCES DATED 11-22-10 PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #29

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
465315

Location recorded for this inspection · CH ' AVA CAFE · 4656 N Clark ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: RESTROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH RESTROOM DOORS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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