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CAFE CON LECHE & D' NOCHE

2710-2714 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630908

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE CON LECHE & D' NOCHE · 2710-2714 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA1ST FLOOR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPERTOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY AREA AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATLEY 2 LB STEAK, 5 LB CEVICHE,4LB EMPANADA, 3 LB CHICKEN SOUP x2, 2 LB FLAUTAS 2 LB, 4 DOZEN EGGS, 1.5LB MASHED POTAOTES, 5LB RED SALSA, ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS RANGED BETWEEN 49.0F-72F, STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED AND PREP TABLES IN MAIN/COFFEE PREP. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $85. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED COOK WITH BEARD WITHOUT BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OUT C 05/05/2026 OBSERVED SOILED CRATES THROUGHOUT FACILITY PREP AND STORAGE AREAS USED FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING UNITS TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILINGS IN DISREPAIR ABOVE PREP AREA TABLES WHERE COOLING TAKES PLACE. NOTED CHIPPED PAINT IN STORAGE CLOSET 1ST FLOOR WHERE DRIED KITCHENWARE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES IN SAID PLACES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED POROUS, WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENTS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR WITH ORGANIC DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID PREP SPACES.

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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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181585

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE CON LECHE & D' NOCHE · 2710-2714 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: Observed no paper towels at the 1st floor kitchen exposed hand sink and a plate inside the sink making it inaccessible. Instructed facility to maintain all hand sinks accessible at all times with soap and paper towels and to maintain. Facility removed plate and installed paper towels at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a waste water pipe in the basement located above the dry storage items and near the ice machine. Instructed facility to either remove items from under said pipes or to shield pipes and maintain. Observed bread stored inside a plastic grocery bag in the kitchen. Instructed facility to only store food items in food grade materials and to maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed dust and debris on the walls and ceilings in the first floor kitchen above the hand sink and around the ceiling vents. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris on the walls around the dining room salsa fridge and adjacent garbage can stall. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed food stains on the walls and ceiling in the basement prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the 1st floor kitchen hand sink to be slow draining and have a small leak under the bowl. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2015474

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE CON LECHE & D' NOCHE · 2710-2714 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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 some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sinks in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Reach in cooler shelving, door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Floors in bsmt , walk in cooler that had peeling paint, exposed concrete. Floors in bar area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling in bsmt prep area that had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in kitchen prep area first floor bsmt that had gaps, holer, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling in bsmt storage areas that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing cove molding in kitchen prep areas, shall be provided.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be replaced.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989673

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE CON LECHE & D' NOCHE · 2710-2714 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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 RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989346

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE CON LECHE & D' NOCHE · 2710-2714 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 1DOOR FRONT BAR COOLER OBSERVED FRESH CUT FRUIT ON A CUP AND FLAN WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 58.4 TO 62. ALSO OBSERVED BOTLES OF GREEN AND RED SAUCE AT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 58.8F TO 61.7F INSIDE 1DOOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO DUMP SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 5LBS VALUE OF $115. 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 REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-020.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEM INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABEL. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST MAKE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAKING AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 1DOOR MILK COOLER AT THE FRONT BAR AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMET 6INCHES OFF FLOOR /WALL FOR THE EASE OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931586

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE CON LECHE & D' NOCHE · 2710-2714 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: NOTED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1771027

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE CON LECHE & D' NOCHE · 2710-2714 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1441894 DATED ON 5/20/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-32)OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ON BASEMENT.#35)OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#38)ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441905

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE CON LECHE & D' NOCHE · 2710-2714 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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 RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ON BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND OPENINGS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND SEAL OPENINGS INTO CEILING SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE PREP COOLERS ON FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE PREP COOLERS IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT TWO BAR AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441894

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE CON LECHE & D' NOCHE · 2710-2714 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BROWN AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/18/14 REPORT# 1501962. (3) FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. FACILITY TO LABEL ANY PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS, ITEM NAME, INGREDIENTS, DATE, AND COMMON ALLERGENS AND TO MAINTAIN.(32) OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE FIRST FLOOR STEAM TABLE AND AT THE PREP TABLE OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN FOOD COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ON BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND OPENINGS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND SEAL OPENINGS INTO CEILING SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE PREP COOLERS ON FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE PREP COOLERS IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT TWO BAR AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501962

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE CON LECHE & D' NOCHE · 2710-2714 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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 CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. FOUND PACKED DESSERTS IN THE DISPLAY CASE WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ANY PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS, ITEM NAME, INGREDIENTS, DATE, AND COMMON ALLERGENS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS AT BOTH 2 DOOR COOLERS IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE FIRST FLOOR STEAM TABLE AND AT THE PREP TABLE OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN FOOD COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE NOZZLES OF BOTH BAR SODA GUNS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN FOOD COOLER WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COVER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE BAR AREA AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN FOR BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ON PREMISES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473665

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE CON LECHE & D' NOCHE · 2710-2714 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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 DEEP DARK GROOVES IN ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND RIPPED AND TORN GASKETS ON COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BASEMENT FLOOR AS NEEDED AND TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1408232

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE CON LECHE & D' NOCHE · 2710-2714 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 COCKROACHES ON PREMISES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS (BASEMENT, SERVER STATION, KITCHEN BATHROOM). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND DEEP DARK GROOVES IN ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND RIPPED AND TORN GASKETS ON COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BASEMENT FLOOR AS NEEDED AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVING ALONG ALL BASEMENT WALLS AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL WALL WHERE CEILING AND WALL MEET IN THE WALK IN BEER/MILK COOLER IN BASEMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO STOPPERS AT BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321858

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE CON LECHE & D' NOCHE · 2710-2714 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

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575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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