Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CAFE SOCIETY INC. on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621395
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC. · 205-209 E 18TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS AND RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THREE PREP COLD HOLDING UNITS, SUCH AS 10 LBS OF RAW GROUND BEEF AT 49.2F, 5LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT 49.8F AND 3LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES 47.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 18LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURES OF 50.2F, 49.5F, AND 55.4F AT THREE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNITS MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED ON FOOD TRAILER ON SIDE OF RESTAURANT WITH NO AVAILABLE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THIS AREA CAN ONLY BE USED FOR PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS AND STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
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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
2595647
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC. · 205-209 E 18TH ST
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY AND WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581984
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC. · 205-209 E 18TH ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED YOGURT PARFAITS AND PRE-PACKAGED JUICE IN GRAB AND GO COOLER WITH NO LABEL TO VERIFY ORIGIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL GRAB AND GO PRODUCTS WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND GRIME ON BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME, SPILLAGE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS OF ALL AREAS (KITCHEN, DISH, DRY STORAGE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581442
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC. · 205-209 E 18TH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE INACESSIBLE (FILLED WITH BOTTLES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL SINKS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. (ITEMS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HAM STEAKS BEING THAWED IN 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THAWING MUST TAKE PLACE EITHER UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED YOGURT PARFAITS AND PRE-PACKAGED JUICE IN GRAB AND GO COOLER WITH NO LABEL TO VERIFY ORIGIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL GRAB AND GO PRODUCTS WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FAUCET KNOBS TO BE MISSING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NO HOT AND COLD OR MIXING FIXTURE. (SINK IS BEING TURNED ON USING VICE GRIPS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SINK WITH PROPER FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND GRIME ON BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME, SPILLAGE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS OF ALL AREAS (KITCHEN, DISH, DRY STORAGE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559868
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC. · 205-209 E 18TH ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL FOOD ITEMS IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING AND DATING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: SPONGES MUST BE CHANGED FREQUANTLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: AIR VENTS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
2492294
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC. · 205-209 E 18TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWN SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS (PEANUT BUTTER, JAMS, BREADS, GRITS, DESSERTS ETC.) FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS (PEANUT BUTTER, JAMS, BREADS, GRITS, DESSERTS ETC.) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING ALLERGEN WARNINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND COFFE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484982
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC. · 205-209 E 18TH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWN SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS (PEANUT BUTTER, JAMS, BREADS, GRITS, DESSERTS ETC.) FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS (PEANUT BUTTER, JAMS, BREADS, GRITS, DESSERTS ETC.) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING ALLERGEN WARNINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND COFFE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTER TO OVERFLOW WITH GARBAGE AND ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID STAYS TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300817
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC. · 205-209 E 18TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184334
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC. · 205-209 E 18TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND 1 REACH IN COOLER WITH NO THERMOMETER VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE IN REP AREA THAT IS IN NEED OF A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAUNTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DUST ON AIR VENT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104872
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC. · 205-209 E 18TH 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: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR LOOSE COVING AT WALL BETWEEN COLD PREP STATION AND STOVE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDLE OF TOILET NEXT TO WASHBOWL. MUST REPAIR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995343
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC. · 205-209 E 18TH 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: REMOVE EXCESS WATER AT BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER, CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950658
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE SOCIETY INC. · 205-209 E 18TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR COOLER IN STORAGE AREA WHERE MILK IS STORED; PROVIDE A THERMOMETER.
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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