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CASSAVA

3929 N CENTRAL PARK AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CASSAVA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620239

Location recorded for this inspection · CASSAVA · 3929 N CENTRAL PARK AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603819

Location recorded for this inspection · CASSAVA · 3929 N CENTRAL PARK AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570473

Location recorded for this inspection · CASSAVA · 3929 N CENTRAL PARK AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DEFROST CHEST FREEZER #1 AND #4 WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE OFFICE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570087

Location recorded for this inspection · CASSAVA · 3929 N CENTRAL PARK AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CASSAVA FLOUR, RICE FLOUR , SALT ETC)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DEFROST CHEST FREEZER #1 AND #4 WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 2 TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE OFFICE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545467

Location recorded for this inspection · CASSAVA · 3929 N CENTRAL PARK AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES PREPARES EMPANADAS AND PIZZAS ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453822

Location recorded for this inspection · CASSAVA · 3929 N CENTRAL PARK AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE SMALL CONVECTION OVEN AND LARGE OVEN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR GREASE TRAP COVER ON THE COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND BUCKLED AND UNSECURED TO THE FLOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE A SECURED SEALED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED A USED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER BEING USED AS A FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER DRAIN COVER/CAP FOR THE OPEN CIRCULAR DRAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN NOTED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345415

Location recorded for this inspection · CASSAVA · 3929 N CENTRAL PARK AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER (HOLDING SHREDDED CHEESE INSIDE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166296

Location recorded for this inspection · CASSAVA · 3929 N CENTRAL PARK AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USES FOR SANITATION PURPOSES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLERS WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REACH IN COOLERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOM WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND INSTALL PROPER VENTILETION. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FOR PROPER DRAINAGE. OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND INSTALL DRAIN BROARD.

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How results compare in ZIP 60618

496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2583801.

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