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OUTDOOR CAFE

3257 W BRYN MAWR AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for OUTDOOR CAFE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635115

Location recorded for this inspection · OUTDOOR CAFE · 3257 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610525

Location recorded for this inspection · OUTDOOR CAFE · 3257 W BRYN MAWR AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610146

Location recorded for this inspection · OUTDOOR CAFE · 3257 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP AREA WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592290

Location recorded for this inspection · OUTDOOR CAFE · 3257 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES AND BROKEN CEMENT UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591886

Location recorded for this inspection · OUTDOOR CAFE · 3257 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING.ON TOP SAID SINK, WAS STORED A METAL PORTABLE DISH DRAIN WITH CLEAN METAL CUPS AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS.HANDWASHING SINK MUST AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER REMOVED THE PORTABLE DISH DRAIN TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER AND DISPOSABLE BOXES OF CUPS, LIDS ETC. IN BASEMENT AREA NOT ENCASED.SAID PIPES MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOP WITH NO HANDLE STORED INSIDE THE BAG OF SUGAR .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLE TO SCOOP FOODS FROM BAGS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BREAD STORED INSIDE GROCERIE PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE CONTAINER WITH LID TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES AND BROKEN CEMENT UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 23,2023,REPORT#2471641 #51) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #55) 6-201.11: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571641

Location recorded for this inspection · OUTDOOR CAFE · 3257 W BRYN MAWR AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK BY COFFEE STATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPAIR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560256

Location recorded for this inspection · OUTDOOR CAFE · 3257 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559936

Location recorded for this inspection · OUTDOOR CAFE · 3257 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAM, MILK, ETC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. MUST ENSURE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON THE PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLES AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521665

Location recorded for this inspection · OUTDOOR CAFE · 3257 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES WITH CUPS INSIDE STORED ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK AT HAND WASHING FAUCET IN PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS BEING USED. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456880

Location recorded for this inspection · OUTDOOR CAFE · 3257 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456584

Location recorded for this inspection · OUTDOOR CAFE · 3257 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, PRODUCE AND DESTROY THREE BATCHES OF ICE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288944

Location recorded for this inspection · OUTDOOR CAFE · 3257 W BRYN MAWR AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FIOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN THE ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114-UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT NOT BEING USED FOR 10 YEARS) PER OWNER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11- CRACKED, BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED WALLS BY THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11- VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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