Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for STROGER CAFE on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640200
Location recorded for this inspection · STROGER CAFE · 1969 W OGDEN AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN COLD PREP AREA (LL618) WITH SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP WALK-IN COOLER AND THE GRILL WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2-3 DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK NEAR THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN FOOD BANK PREP AREA (LL613). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN TO BE ABLE TO TRACK NEW ACTIVITY.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD BANK PREP AREA (LL613) IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2177037
Location recorded for this inspection · STROGER CAFE · 1969 W OGDEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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 FROM REPORT #2176627 ON 6/1/18 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND RETAIL SALES AREA. APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AND RETAIL FOOD SALES AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176627
Location recorded for this inspection · STROGER CAFE · 1969 W OGDEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN BACKING UP WHEN THE WATER IS RUN IN THE SINK. ALSO, OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE SAME HANDWASHING SINK AND AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE INGREDIENT PREP ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN AND DEEP FRYERS AT THE HOT FOODS PREP STATION, 4 DOOR SANDWICH COOLER IN THE DELI STATION, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STATION IN THE KITCHEN, PREP STATION UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN THE KITCHEN, TOP OF OVENS IN THE KITCHEN, DEEP FRYERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE TRAY PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116906
Location recorded for this inspection · STROGER CAFE · 1969 W OGDEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2114214
Location recorded for this inspection · STROGER CAFE · 1969 W OGDEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 70F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING STORED IN THE COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2114211
Location recorded for this inspection · STROGER CAFE · 1969 W OGDEN AVE
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 THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ATTACHED TO THE WALLS OF THE INGREDIENT ROOM LL616. CLEAN THE TOPS OF THE OVENS.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1672243
Location recorded for this inspection · STROGER CAFE · 1969 W OGDEN AVE
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: DETAIL CLEAN THE COOLER, FLAT TOP GRILL AND VENTILATION HOOD IN THE GRILL AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN AREA ESPECIALLY IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING ABOVE THE TRAY LINE SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60612
270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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