NATIVE FOODS CAFE

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO COLD WATER PROVIDED TO THE COOK LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK (NEAREST THE GRILL). THE WATER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AT THE BASE OF THE FIXTURE BECAUSE THE COLD WATER CANNOT BE SHUT OFF BY USING THE REGULAR HANDLE. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNTIL COLD WATER IS RESTORED TO THIS HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN PARTICULATE MATTER FROM FLOORS ALONG THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR MISSING COVING FROM LEFT SIDE OF MOP SINK. MUST ELEVATE ALL SUPPLIES TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE SUPPLY PIPING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND HOLES. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE . WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE SAME WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM MUST BE REPLACED. MUST PROVIDE A CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM WHERE TEAS AND OTHER DRY FOODS ARE STORED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE GASKETS OF THE HOT AND COLD STATION 2 DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP, DARK GROOVES/MARKS IN THE CUTTING BOARD NEAR THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE MEN'S WASHBOWL SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAKE COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/22/14 REPORT#1441213. (38) EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAKE COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL WATER PESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: THE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST PEST-PROOF DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS,SALADS,SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1322537 DATED:06/06/2013. 34 FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AND MOPPED AT BASEMENT.BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY MOP SINK. 09/06/2013 37 FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT BASEMENT. 09/06/2013 38 FOUND NO EXHAUST VENT AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT BASEMENT. 09/06/2013 MUST CORRECT BY 11/21/13.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE OFFICE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AND MOPPED AT BASEMENT.BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY MOP SINK.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT BASEMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO EXHAUST VENT AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT BASEMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR 2DRAWERS OF COOLER AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND PREP EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT CEILING TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND BOTH RESTROOMS. MUST ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD FROM DUST FAN COVERS IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.