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BAI CAFE

3406 N ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

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Out of Business
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Canvass
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0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628706

Location recorded for this inspection · BAI CAFE · 3406 N ASHLAND AVE

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0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617519

Location recorded for this inspection · BAI CAFE · 3406 N ASHLAND AVE

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592962

Location recorded for this inspection · BAI CAFE · 3406 N ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569579

Location recorded for this inspection · BAI CAFE · 3406 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME(RICE,FLOUR ETC)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY LINENS ON TOP PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS .PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN SINK STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE FOR THE SAID SINK TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE.DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569225

Location recorded for this inspection · BAI CAFE · 3406 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY.TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(RICE,CHICKEN SOUP MEAT ETC). A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED . PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED A COVERED WITH LID LARGE POT OF CHICKEN STOCK STORED ON TOP THE SHELF BY THE EXIT DOOR AT TEMP OF 63.7F. FOOD DISCARDED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME(RICE,FLOUR ETC)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY LINENS ON TOP PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS .PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN SINK STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE FOR THE SAID SINK TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE.DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE NOT COVERED,LID OPENED AND OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. MUST COVER CONTAINER WITH TIGHT LID TO PREVENT INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563776

Location recorded for this inspection · BAI CAFE · 3406 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED CARS OUTSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT (ONE WITH A FLAT TIRE), HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR (UNUSED CHEST FREEZER, CHAIRS, EQUIPMENT, HEATING UNIT ETC STORED ALONG THE WALL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561345

Location recorded for this inspection · BAI CAFE · 3406 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560925

Location recorded for this inspection · BAI CAFE · 3406 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (BEEF KABOBS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NOTED BUSINESS MAKES HOMEMADE YOGURT. NO VARIANCE APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM C.D.P.H FOR YOGURT MAKING AND MAINTAIN APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHOD OF YOGURT MAKING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER (UNUSED EQUIPMENT(FREEZERS, STORAGE CABINETS ETC)) RIGHT OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 37, 47, 49, WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2492720 DATED 3/10/2021 NOT CORRECTED:- -37) VIOLATION #3-302.12: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. -47) VIOLATION #4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. 49) VIOLATION #4-602.13: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2493166

Location recorded for this inspection · BAI CAFE · 3406 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 3-502.11- NOTED BUSINESS MAKES HOMEMADE YOGURT. NO VARIANCE APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM C.D.P.H FOR YOGURT MAKING AND MAINTAIN APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: 8-103.11- NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHOD OF YOGURT MAKING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12- ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15- REAR KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOTED WITH METAL SCREEN THAT HAS LARGE OPENINGS ALLOWING FLY ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN. ALSO NOTED OPEN GAPS ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND SIDES OF THE SCREEN DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREENED DOOR ON ALL SIDES.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A)(C)- ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET AND SMALL PREP ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19- WOODEN SHELVING ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE DISH MACHINE IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR. WOOD IS ROTTED, CRACKED, BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH TINFOIL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. -- 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17- MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
21
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492720

Location recorded for this inspection · BAI CAFE · 3406 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKING TEA FROM AN OPEN CUP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORING CUP ON CUTTING BOARD. MUST NOT EAT/DRINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH/KITCHEN AREA WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEING USED AS A PREP SINK, BLOCKED BY A FOOD STRAINER INSIDE THE SINK. REVIEWED THAT THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE. NO DATES ON ANY FOODS. COOKED RICE BIRYANI, COOKED MEAT SOUPS, MEAT STUFFED PASTRY, COOKED RICE, COOKED NOODLES. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NOTED BUSINESS MAKES HOMEMADE YOGURT. NO VARIANCE APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM C.D.P.H FOR YOGURT MAKING AND MAINTAIN APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHOD OF YOGURT MAKING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOTED WITH METAL SCREEN THAT HAS LARGE OPENINGS ALLOWING FLY ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN. ALSO NOTED OPEN GAPS ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND SIDES OF THE SCREEN DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREENED DOOR ON ALL SIDES.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED A KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM. MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET AND SMALL PREP ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOODEN SHELVING ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE DISH MACHINE IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR. WOOD IS ROTTED, CRACKED, BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH TINFOIL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER DIRTY WITH SPILLED POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND BOX FREEZERS AND IN ALL PREP AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. SOILED MOPS HEADS STORED INSIDE AN EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP BUCKET. TOOLS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, MOP HEADS INVERTED AT MOP SINK.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2303451 ON 7-22-19 NOT CORRECTED. NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT STORAGE/PREP AREA WERE FOOD IS PREPARED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.#47- SURFACE OF FEW CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DEEP CUTS.MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.#57- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT A FACE COVERING. EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR FACE COVERING. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303451

Location recorded for this inspection · BAI CAFE · 3406 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT STORAGE/PREP AREA WERE FOOD IS PREPARED,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: VENT PIPES AND AIR CONDITION PIPES IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA MUST BE ENCLOSED DUE TO DRIPPING CONDENSATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE DOORS OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ,MUST REPAIR.ALSO DOOR FROM PREP COOLER NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE,REPAIR ISSUE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: SURFACE OF FEW CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DEEP CUTS.MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303399

Location recorded for this inspection · BAI CAFE · 3406 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.ON TOP OF IT A FOOD STRAINER WITH FOOD IN IT.SAID SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING, STRAINER WAS REMOVED BY THE EMPLOYEE.EMPLOYEE WERE HANDLING FOODS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT STORAGE/PREP AREA WERE FOOD IS PREPARED,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER: THREE KIND OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 52F-53.8F AND 59F; SHREDDED CARROTS SALAD WITH OTHER CONDIMENT AND PRODUCE AT TEMP OF 53.7F; 10 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 58F; COOKED AND PARTIALLY CUT UP POTATOES AT TEMP OF 57.2F; 1 CARTON OF 16oz OF LIQUID EGGS AT TEMP OF 50.2F; 1 GALLON OF MAYO OT TEMP OF 53.2F; ONE CUT TOMATO AT TEMP OF 56.2F; 16oz OF SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 57.7F; RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 50.1F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE.POUNDS AROUND 9,VALUE 30. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 49.7F TO 57.7F. TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: COOKED BEEF,FRESH EGGS,LIQUID EGGS ETC.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOOD IN DRY STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME: SALT,SUGAR ETC.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: VENT PIPES AND AIR CONDITION PIPES IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA MUST BE ENCLOSED DUE TO DRIPPING CONDENSATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS: GRANULATED SALT NOT PROTECTED, BEING STORED INSIDE USED DETERGENT 5 GALLON PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN STORAGE PREP AREA, INSIDE CHEST FREEZER, ALSO FOUND (TCS FOODS) MADE DUMPLINGS, COOKED AND RAW FOOD MEAT INSIDE CARDBOARD BOXES THAT WAS ALREADY USED FOR PRODUCE OR OTHER RAW FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. POUNDS 10, ESTIMATED VALUE OF $35. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. - COS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE DOORS OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ,MUST REPAIR.ALSO DOOR FROM PREP COOLER NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE,REPAIR ISSUE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SURFACE OF FEW CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DEEP CUTS.MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STOVES, WOODEN CHAIRS IN FOOD PREP, REACH-IN COOLER FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER FOR SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD. SHELF LINING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN WALLS BEHIND WHITE CHEST FREEZERS(BETWEEN FLOOR AND ABOVE COVING IN STORAGE/PREP AREA.REPAIR ISSUE

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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