Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for @ AT THE CAF on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633377
Location recorded for this inspection · @ AT THE CAF · 525 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION AND STORAGE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SANITARY CONDITIONS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE GRILL ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP 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.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626549
Location recorded for this inspection · @ AT THE CAF · 525 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOT GRILL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625244
Location recorded for this inspection · @ AT THE CAF · 525 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOT GRILL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624867
Location recorded for this inspection · @ AT THE CAF · 525 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT GRILL AREA HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 72.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE G8 STATION. TEMPERATURE WAS 93F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE TO CORRECT IT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING ON FLOOR WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOT GRILL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593228
Location recorded for this inspection · @ AT THE CAF · 525 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Milk self-dispensing cooling units missing a thermometer, instructed to provide.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Fly glue traps mounted above clean utensils rack, instructed to keep away from clean utensils and open food.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Ice build-up noted on the grill walk-in cooler cooling unit, instructed to repair and maintain.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Ice scoop for the large ice maker sitting in a stagnate water, instructed to keep in a dry clean holder.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571799
Location recorded for this inspection · @ AT THE CAF · 525 S STATE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT; ABOUT 10 WHOLE CHEESE PIZZAS (10 LBS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 62F-63F, ABOUT 1 LB OF DELI MEAT TURKEY AT 50.5F, ABOUT 1 LB OF DELI MEAT HAM AT 48F, ABOUT 1 LB OF COOKED BREADED CHICKEN AT 49F, ABOUT 1 LB OF GRILLED CHICKEN AT 47F, ABOUT 1 LB OF CHEESE AT 48F, AND ABOUT 1/2 OF HUMMUS AT 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. TOTAL FOODS DISCARDED WORTH ABOUT $150. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556968
Location recorded for this inspection · @ AT THE CAF · 525 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN TRUE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. MANAGER STATED THAT SEVERAL WORK ORDERS HAVE BEEN PUT IN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556737
Location recorded for this inspection · @ AT THE CAF · 525 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS. HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM MEASURED AT 72 F. HOT WATER IN MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM MEASURED AT 60 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HOLD A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE SALAD BAR COOLER AND KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER NEAR BAKERY. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 44-48 F. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF SLICED HONEYDEW MELON, 2.5 POUNDS OF COTTAGE CHEESE, AND 10 POUNDS OF CHILI ($32) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN WAREWASHING ROOM. OBSERVED LIVE 10 SMALL FLIES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TREAT AREAS ACCORDINGLY. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN TRUE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. MANAGER STATED THAT SEVERAL WORK ORDERS HAVE BEEN PUT IN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED SURFACES IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: HANDLE OF COKE MACHINE BY GRILL AREA, INTERIOR OF ATLAS METAL COOLER IN SALAD STATION, INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER IN CONVENIENCE STORE, GASKETS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SOILED AREAS ACCORDINGLY.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2316154
Location recorded for this inspection · @ AT THE CAF · 525 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 FOUND HANDWASHING SINK CONNECTED TO FOOD PREPARATION TABLE, LOCATED IN PIZZA STATION. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2316014
Location recorded for this inspection · @ AT THE CAF · 525 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN BAKERY AT 85.6 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE LOCATED IN TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.9F -75 F : SLICED TOMATOES( LOCATED IN GRILL PREPARATION COOLER), VARIETY OF CHEESE (LOCATED IN GRILL FOOD PREPARATION AREA), SOUP (LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER), TOFU (LOCATED IN SELF SERVICE FRESH MARKET BAR) . INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $200 AT 40 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND RAW SUSHI LOCATED IN SELF SERVICE SUSHI COOLER WITHOUT FOOTNOTE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE: DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE, AND REMINDER FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK CONNECTED TO FOOD PREPARATION TABLE, LOCATED IN PIZZA STATION. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON PREPARATION HOTLINE SLOW LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S RESTROOM RECEPTACLE UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER AND GREASE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND STEAMER IN MAIN HOT LINE PREPARATION AREA, IN BAKERY BEHIND MIXER, BEHIND FOOD WASTE DECOMPOSER LOCATED IN DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2233008
Location recorded for this inspection · @ AT THE CAF · 525 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL PACKAGED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH ALLERGEN INFO. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE. NO CITATION ISSUED 90 DAYS GRACE PERIOD GIVEN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT STORED PROPERLY IN STANDING WATER IN ICE SCOOP HOLDER, INSTRUCTS TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN HOLDER
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SNEEZE GUARD NOT ADEQUATE TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO LOWER SHIELD ON ALL SELF SERVING FOOD STATIONS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2146046
Location recorded for this inspection · @ AT THE CAF · 525 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 MINOR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60605
233 of 290 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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