Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CAFECITO on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642894
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 401-403 W FULLERTON PKWY
Recorded violations
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C)-- CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: : 4-602.13-- HAND SINK AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN NOTED DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11---DIRTY WALL UNDER THE HAND DRYER IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114-- UNUSED DIRTY EQUIPMENT NOW MOVED THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11--- INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. AN ENERGY SAVING BULB BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE GREATER INTENSITY LIGHTING INSIDE THE COOLER.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642517
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 401-403 W FULLERTON PKWY
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED THE COOK EATING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REVIEWED EMPLOYEE MEALS MUST NOT BE CONSUMED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR PLASTIC SHIELD IN THE ICE MACHINE BIN NOTED DIRTY AT THE RIM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED AN IMPROPER FOOD SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE FOR THE BULK SUGAR. MUST PROVIDE BULK FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERTED FROM THE FOOD.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A SPLASH GUARD ON THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT/SHELVING.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS SET WITH QUATERNARY AS THE SANITIZER AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE TO MONITOR SANITIZING CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: HAND SINK AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN NOTED DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNUSED DIRTY EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE REAR HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING DIRTY WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT: BEHIND THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.----NOTED BLACKENED MOLDY WALL AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE.---DIRTY WALL UNDER THE HAND DRYER IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. REPLACE THE WALL CAULKING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. AN ENERGY SAVING BULB BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE GREATER INTENSITY LIGHTING INSIDE THE COOLER.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616780
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 401-403 W FULLERTON PKWY
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616325
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 401-403 W FULLERTON PKWY
Recorded violations
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS (BEEF, PORK, CHORIZO ETC) INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. NO LABELS ON CONTAINERS AND NO DISCARD BY DATES DISPLAYED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 40, 41, 47, 53, 55 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #594188 DATED 5/8/2024 NOT CORRECTED:- ..40) 2-402.11: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ..41) 4-901.12: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. ..47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE ..55) 6-501.11: (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR AND WALL TILES UNDERNEATH DISHWASHER MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594188
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 401-403 W FULLERTON PKWY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER PREPARED AND READY TO EAT TCS FOOD SUCH AS COOKED BEEF NOT PROPERLY DATE AND LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN SEVEN DAYS. OBSERVED NO DATES AT ALL FOOD DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $80. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINENE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT INSIDE LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR AND WALL TILES UNDERNEATH DISHWASHER MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHER MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURN-OUT LIGHT BULB IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586658
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 401-403 W FULLERTON PKWY
Recorded violations
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND SODA SYRUPS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564352
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 401-403 W FULLERTON PKWY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: UPON FULL INSPECTION WE OBSERVED COOKED CUT UP STEAK FOR TACOS AT TEMP OF 45.5F; COOKED WHOLE ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48.OF; COOKED SLICED PORK AT TENP OF 44.4F TO 45F.MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 120,VALUE 1.000. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER BAR AREA,CLEAN ANF MAINTAIN
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537943
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 401-403 W FULLERTON PKWY
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELF BY THE DISHWASHER LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE FOIL PAPER AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT AND REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537604
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 401-403 W FULLERTON PKWY
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELF BY THE DISHWASHER LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE FOIL PAPER AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT QUAT ON SITE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369717
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 401-403 W FULLERTON PKWY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. -
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED CHICKEN,BOILED DICED POTATOES, SLICED TOMATOES ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS(EGGS). ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A CUSTOMER COMING IN DINING ROOM WITH A MEDIUM DOG TO PICK UP HER FOOD ORDER. NOT A SERVICE ANIMAL. REVIEWED WITH EMPLOYEE THAT LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES OF A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTH ON PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION,WHEN NOT IN USE
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER THROUGHOUT
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS(PLASTIC UTENSILS)USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERT,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA BY THE DOOR,REPAIR CAUSE
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT COVER BY THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND REPAIR
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: TWO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,HOWEVER ONE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE. ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369423
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 401-403 W FULLERTON PKWY
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. -
8
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WRITING DATES ON PIECE OF PAPER,WENT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER RETURNED TO HIS WORK STATION GRABBED A PAIR GLOVES, GLOVED HIS HANDS A CONTINUE TO SLICE COOKED PEELED RED PEPPERS AND PUT THEM WITH PREVIOUS SLICED PEPPERS.NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. HANDWASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE WAS DISCUSSED WITH ON DUTY MANAGER, WHICH SHE DISCUSSED ISSUE WITH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HAND SOAP DISPENSER BY THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT SOAP DISPENSER, AT SAID MENTION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C)
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA, DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,0ppm. UNIT WAS IN USE,DISH RACK INSIDE WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE(100ppm). TWO DAYS GIVEN VIOLATION:7-38-005.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED CHICKEN,BOILED DICED POTATOES, SLICED TOMATOES ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS(EGGS). ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE NOT PROVIDED WAS GIVEN/ POINTED TO A COOK MEAT THERMOMETER. AFTER MY REQUEST AND OVER HALF HOUR LATER EMPLOYEE SHOWED ME A NEW THERMOMETER WHICH HE REMOVED FROM MANUFACTURE CASE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP STEM THERMOMETER IN PREP AREA TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED OVER 25 FLYING INSECT IN REAR PREP AREA: ON WALLS AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ON WALL BY MOP SINK,ON WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE AND ON WALL BY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. FLIES INSIDE THE OPENED BAG OF DIRTY CLOTHS STORED IN THE KITCHEN. REMOVE FLYING INSECT,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA,ALSO RELOCATE BAG WITH DIRTY CLOTH OUT OF PREP AREA AND PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A)
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTH ON PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION,WHEN NOT IN USE.
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER THROUGHOUT
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS(PLASTIC UTENSILS)USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERT,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA BY THE DOOR,REPAIR CAUSE
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT COVER BY THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND REPAIR
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: TWO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,HOWEVER ONE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE. ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304152
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFECITO · 401-403 W FULLERTON PKWY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; DELI MEATS, RICE , SOUP, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR OFFICE AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE HOT FOOD LINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS ABOVE THE HOT FOOD LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60614
505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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