Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for FRANCESCA'S CAFE on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386965
Location recorded for this inspection · FRANCESCA'S CAFE · 852 N DAMEN 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 with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285929
Location recorded for this inspection · FRANCESCA'S CAFE · 852 N DAMEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASK, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. UPON INSPECTION WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 77.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND MUST HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH SINK. PLUMBER TURN ON HOT WATER. HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 105.F PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN IN USE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL IN REAR OF PREMISES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176687
Location recorded for this inspection · FRANCESCA'S CAFE · 852 N DAMEN AVE
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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2170042
Location recorded for this inspection · FRANCESCA'S CAFE · 852 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DELI DISPLAY UNIT AT 49.9F AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MANAGER STATES THAT THEY WILL SHARE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH BUILDING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LETTER FROM MANAGEMENT COMPANY ON USE OF SHARE DUMPSTER.
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND GAUGES NOT OPERABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZING PPM'S FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169835
Location recorded for this inspection · FRANCESCA'S CAFE · 852 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED DELI DISPLAY UNIT AT 54.1F AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A DOOR AT ENTRY TO ADJACENT FOOD PREP AREA .MUST REMOVE DOOR TO HAVE ACCESS TO HAND WASHING SINK.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRY TO FOOD PREP AREA FROM DINING AREA TO PREVENT CUSTOMER ENTRY.OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT CONNECTED AND OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.MUST CONNECT ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP ,BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOUBLE ADJACENT DOORS TO BUSINESS NEXT DOOR IN DINING AREA,FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND FRAME.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: MANAGER STATES THAT THEY WILL SHARE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH BUILDING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LETTER FROM MANAGEMENT COMPANY ON USE OF SHARE DUMPSTER.
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND GAUGES NOT OPERABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZING PPM'S FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DOOR HANDLES OR COVER OPENINGS AT SLIDING DOORS ON DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,HOLE IN WALL IN MOPSINK CLOSET,SEAL LOWER WALL BASE AT PILLAR IN DINING AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60622
409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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