Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CAFE BIONDA on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612149
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BIONDA · 1922-1924 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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
2312042
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BIONDA · 1922-1924 S STATE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENU IDENTIFYING FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE UNDER COOKED AND SERVED (STEAKS AND BURGERS); MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311915
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BIONDA · 1922-1924 S STATE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO CHEMICAL READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINES. FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OR BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. ECOLAB TECH ARRIVED AND CORRECTED THE PROBLEM AND READINGS WERE AT 100 PPM AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENU IDENTIFYING FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE UNDER COOKED AND SERVED (STEAKS AND BURGERS); MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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
2169277
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BIONDA · 1922-1924 S STATE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
10
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: FOUND DRAIN IN DISH ROOM WITH WASTE BACK UP. WATER IS BLACK WITH FOUL SMELL. PLUMBERS HAVE ARRIVED TO CORRECT DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT BOTH PREP AREAS. BOARDS ARE DISCOLORED AND HAVE DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, COFFEE STATION, FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE ROOM. COVING NEEDED IN DISH ROOM. MUST INSTALL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169264
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BIONDA · 1922-1924 S STATE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND BOTH HANDSINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. HANDLES ARE STRIPPED WITH WATER BEING TURNED OF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO TURN WATER OFF AND ON AT THE BOTTOM TO PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FOUND 2 HANDSINKS AT THE BAR AREA BEING USED AS DUMP SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CATCH PAN AND USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT BOTH PREP AREAS. BOARDS ARE DISCOLORED AND HAVE DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, COFFEE STATION, FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE ROOM. COVING NEEDED IN DISH ROOM. MUST INSTALL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT 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
2065076
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BIONDA · 1922-1924 S STATE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064861
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BIONDA · 1922-1924 S STATE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND TURNED ON AND OFF AT VALVE UNDER SINK. VALVE WAS OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976616
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BIONDA · 1922-1924 S STATE 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: FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO OF THE TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT BOTH COOLERS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751615
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BIONDA · 1922-1924 S STATE 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: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT BOTH TWO DOOR COCA COLA COOLERS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THREE OF THE FIVE WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1735201
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BIONDA · 1922-1924 S STATE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE OR THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. BOTH WERE BEING USED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. THERE ARE ALSO TWO GLASS WASHERS AND TWO THREE COMP SINKS BEHIND THE BAR AND NO TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED FOR THOSE EITHER. THE GLASS WASHERS WERE BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE AND QUAT TEST STRIPS FOR SINKS, DISHWASHERS AND GLASS WASHERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION DONE ON MARCH 26, 2015 WAS NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED. THE SUMMARY WAS IN A FOLDER WITH THE INSPECTION REPORT BROUGHT FROM THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B ISSUED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT BOTH TWO DOOR COCA COLA COOLERS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THREE OF THE FIVE WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532341
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BIONDA · 1922-1924 S STATE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 2 BEER BOTTLES PLACED IN ICE BIN THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION AT FRONT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE ICE BIN. SERIOUS CITAITON ISSUED 7-38-005(5)
17
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED - Comments: POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IMPROPERLY THAWED, FOUND 50 LBS OF SEMI-FROZEN SEAFOOD BEING THAWED IN 5 LARGE TUBS FILLED WITH STANDING WATER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO THAW SUCH FOODS ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SODA GUNS DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: COLD WATER LINE CAUSING CONDENSATION ALONG CEILING AT DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: A HOSE ATTACHED TO A FAUCET WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497281
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BIONDA · 1922-1924 S STATE 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: OBSERVED SMALL PLUMBING LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP KITCHEN. OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. MAINTAIN ALL SINKS SO THERE IS NO LEAKING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HADNSINK NEEDED IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTIAN EXPOSED HADNWASH SINK
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED CUPS BEING USED AT SINK FOR BAR, ICE SCOOPS STORED WITHIN ICE. ALL ICE NEEDS HANDLED SCOOPS WHICH ARE STORED OUT OF ICE WHEN NOT IN USE.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228288
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BIONDA · 1922-1924 S STATE 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: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60616
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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