Chicago Department of Public Health reports No Entry for CAFE 353 on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641063
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE 353 · 353 N CLARK ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751820
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE 353 · 353 N CLARK ST
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: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHEVES AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE JUICE/BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT SELF SERVICE AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566989
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE 353 · 353 N CLARK ST
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: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS TO BE IMPROPER:-YOGURT 50.7F, SUSHI 65.8F, MILK 52.8F, ASSORTED CHICKEN SALADS 52F,CHEESE 48.1F, CREAM CHEESE 47.1F, SAUSAGE SANDWICH 99.3F(HOT HOLDING), YOGURT 44.8F, CHOCOLATE PUDDING 51.2F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 110 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSE THE PANINI MACHINE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WORN OUT,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546611
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE 353 · 353 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. ESTABLISHMENT HAS BEEN OPEN FOR BREAKFAST SINCE 7:00AM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT OF ME DURING INSPECTION.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW. THE CHEF HAS A STATE OF IL CERTIFICATE ONLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, TRAYS, POTS,PANS, FOOD COTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSE THE PANINI MACHINE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WORN OUT,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, PREP AREA,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST SHOW PROOF OF THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496585
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE 353 · 353 N CLARK ST
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: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ON COUNTER AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN 72.8F, TURKEY 53.9F, CHICKEN WRAP 47.9F, TUNA 51.9F, PROSCIUTTO 58.4F,TURKEY REUBEN 57.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF FOOD PRODUCTS WORTH $447.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS, CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1372323
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE 353 · 353 N CLARK ST
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: PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED WITH DATE MADE, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138851
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE 353 · 353 N CLARK ST
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 PACKAGED SUSHI CONTAINERS DISPLAYED FOR SALE THAT WERE MADE OFF SITE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING, ONLY BUSINESS NAME AND TYPE OF SUSHI. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PACKAGED FOOD PROPERLY LABELED. MGR PULLED ALL SUSHI PROPDUCT OFF SHELF.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS AT FRONT LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEEP IN THE BACK OF COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1134215
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE 353 · 353 N CLARK ST
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: ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOOD IN 'TO GO' CONTAINERS MUST BE DATED (USE BY OR PREPARED ON), WITH APPROPRIATE LABELING. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CABINETS UNDER SINKS AT FRONT SERVING LINES, PIPES UNDER DISHROOM DRAIN BOARD, COOLER DOOR TRACKS AT SALAD STATION-DUE TO SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS AT DISHROOM & FRONT SERVING LINE, BEHIND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT & IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/CLUTTER/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXHAUST VENTS ABOVE DISHMACHINE & OVENS; CONDENSERS & FANGUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
612505
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE 353 · 353 N CLARK ST
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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE ROLLING RACK NEXT TO THE MIXER, BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SHELVES NEAR THE COFFEE PREP TABLE.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STACKABLE OVENS AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL OF THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLES.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60654
390 of 484 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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