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.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049945
Location recorded for this inspection · @ AT THE CAF · 525 S STATE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: THERE WAS NO VALID (ONLY HAD A XEROX COPY)CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR ANY PERSON ON SITE WITH THE CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, FISH, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN SIGHT OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS AND THE CERTIFICATED HOLDER(S) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING OR HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. THE HAND WASHING SINK (CLOSEST TO THE OFFICE) IS IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK. MAINTAIN SAME. THERE IS RUST ON THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST. MAINTAIN SAME.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE KNIFE RACKS AND THE KNIVES STORED INSIDE NOT CLEAN. THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND STOVES NEED TO BE CLEANED, MUST REMOVE WHITE/PINK SUBSTANCE FROM ICE MACHINE AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND KNIVES AND KNIFE RACKS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILING TILES, VENTS AND WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DIRT/DUST, FOOD BUILD UP AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE ICE SCOOP IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EITHER IN THE ICE HANDLES UP OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/BIN, ETC.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978514
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
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: bulk-food containers not labeled ( white powder) instructed to label and maintain.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: standing water and dirt behind pipes and equipment at dish washing area. instructed to clean and maintain.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: unused equipment with attached pipes in dish washing area preventing easy access for proper cleaning and sanitation, instructed to remove.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946454
Location recorded for this inspection · @ AT THE CAF · 525 S STATE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 10 LBS OF COOKED SLICED CHICKEN STORED IN A 6 INCH DEEP CONTAINER AT 56.5F IN PREP COOLER. CHICKEN DATED A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCT TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). CHICKEN DISCARDED VALUED AT $15.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROEPRLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION ON PREP COOLER GLASS DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1589189
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
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE DISHROOM WITH EXCESS WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS WATER AND MAINTAIN A DRY FLOOR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN FRONT OF THE TILT SKILLET IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE DISHROOM ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522310
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
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS @THE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS @THE GRILL STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516019
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
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND CEILING OF THE DISH ROOM AROUND THE PULP MACHINE AND ON AND INSIDE OF THE UNUSED PULP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS @THE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS @THE GRILL STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND THE CEILING VENTS INSIDE OF THE MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEE RESTOOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE COLD KNOB AT THE MOP SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAIN PLUG AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING BASIN BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOPS INSIDE OF BUCKETS IN THE REAR MAINTENANCE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED AN UNUSED PULP MACHINE INSIDE OF THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453487
Location recorded for this inspection · @ AT THE CAF · 525 S STATE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453475
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
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1453461 8-7-14 INSPECTOR#218. #18 FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 80-85 FLIES FOUND IN DISH AREA, REAR PREP AREA, FRONT CEREAL AREA, FRONT COFFEE AREA, FRY AREA AND TRAY RETURN STATION. ALL AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY HAS DECREASED BY HALF BUT NOT REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453461
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
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 80-85 FLIES FOUND IN DISH AREA, REAR PREP AREA, FRONT CEREAL AREA, FRONT COFFEE AREA, FRY AREA AND TRAY RETURN STATION. ALL AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN FRONT DELI STATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SODA, JUICE AND COFFEE DISPENSORS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FRONT FRY STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. SPEED RACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND MAIN ICE MACHINE AND SMALL ICE HOLDER IN COFFEE STATION. ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS, IN ALL PREP STATIONS AND DISH MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FROM CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIUPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN ALL FRONT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SODA MACHINES IN NEED OF DRAIN LINES. DRAIN AT FRONT COFFEE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER NOT IN ICE AT COFFEE STATION.
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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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