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BIA'S CAFE

6401 W ADDISON ST · Chicago, IL 60634

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BIA'S CAFE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642211

Location recorded for this inspection · BIA'S CAFE · 6401 W ADDISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635113

Location recorded for this inspection · BIA'S CAFE · 6401 W ADDISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN CLOSET. MUST REMOVE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624280

Location recorded for this inspection · BIA'S CAFE · 6401 W ADDISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE DEPOSITS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611907

Location recorded for this inspection · BIA'S CAFE · 6401 W ADDISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PREMISES BY ORGANIZING CLUTTER IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPILLS INSIDE PREP COOLER AND GASKETS IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597805

Location recorded for this inspection · BIA'S CAFE · 6401 W ADDISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS MILK CRATES STORED OUTSIDE BY OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA AND MICE DROPPINGS ON GROUND. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER WITH HEAVY GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578570

Location recorded for this inspection · BIA'S CAFE · 6401 W ADDISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND STORING PITCHER OF WATER AND CUPS INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT COFFEE/PREP AREA,WHILE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY PREPARING COFFEE BEVERAGES.HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHNG SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564234

Location recorded for this inspection · BIA'S CAFE · 6401 W ADDISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 58

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537922

Location recorded for this inspection · BIA'S CAFE · 6401 W ADDISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT NEWLY INSTALLED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED UP MOLD LIKE DEBRIS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523563

Location recorded for this inspection · BIA'S CAFE · 6401 W ADDISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR ENCLOSURE AND REMOVE WOODEN PALLET WITH BOXED DEBRIS LITTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOM AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365950

Location recorded for this inspection · BIA'S CAFE · 6401 W ADDISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

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

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED RIGHT CORNER OF BOTTOM DOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK/SODA CRATES. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365558

Location recorded for this inspection · BIA'S CAFE · 6401 W ADDISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

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

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED RIGHT CORNER OF BOTTOM DOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE/LITTER ON GROUND AND ALSO FOUND EXTERIOR OF GREASE BOX ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AROUND TOP COVER/LID. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AND STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK/SODA CRATES. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR DINING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED INSIDE MOP ROOM AND INSIDE OFFICE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY (01-25-2019) REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (b) CITATION ISSUED

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2253132

Location recorded for this inspection · BIA'S CAFE · 6401 W ADDISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS OVER FOOD PREP AREA OF HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS. CORE VIOLATION.

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254 of 327 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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