Chicago · Official inspection records

REWIRED CAFE

1100 W THORNDALE AVE · Chicago, IL 60660

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for REWIRED CAFE on .

Checked · Source updated

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
2593643

Location recorded for this inspection · REWIRED CAFE · 1100 W THORNDALE 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.

ComplaintNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578706

Location recorded for this inspection · REWIRED CAFE · 1100 W THORNDALE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 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.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED AT THE SEMI BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AND CLEAN STORAGE AREA FOR THE ARTICLES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED DRAIN PIPE FROM THE SODA GUN DRAINING INTO THE HAND WAASH SINK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER ON THE HALL WAY/ STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES, FLOORS AT THE SEMI BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING COVING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH 4 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE COVING FOR THE WALLS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- -FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, FLOORS AT THE SEMI BASEMENT,FLOORS AT THE DISH WASHING/ ICE MACHINE AREA AND FLOORS AT THE BAR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. -MISSING TILES AT THEDISH WASHING AND ICE MACHINE ROOM AREA, CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE MISSING TILES WHERE EVER NEEDED. -DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGH OUT. - STAINED WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575803

Location recorded for this inspection · REWIRED CAFE · 1100 W THORNDALE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 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.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED AT THE SEMI BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AND CLEAN STORAGE AREA FOR THE ARTICLES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED DRAIN PIPE FROM THE SODA GUN DRAINING INTO THE HAND WAASH SINK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER ON THE HALL WAY/ STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES, FLOORS AT THE SEMI BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING COVING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH 4 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE COVING FOR THE WALLS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- -FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, FLOORS AT THE SEMI BASEMENT,FLOORS AT THE DISH WASHING/ ICE MACHINE AREA AND FLOORS AT THE BAR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. -MISSING TILES AT THEDISH WASHING AND ICE MACHINE ROOM AREA, CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE MISSING TILES WHERE EVER NEEDED. -DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGH OUT. - STAINED WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575467

Location recorded for this inspection · REWIRED CAFE · 1100 W THORNDALE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED A VERY PINK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 4 DOOR COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY OR DISCARD BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GRILL. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 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.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED AT THE SEMI BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AND CLEAN STORAGE AREA FOR THE ARTICLES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 51

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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED DRAIN PIPE FROM THE SODA GUN DRAINING INTO THE HAND WAASH SINK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER ON THE HALL WAY/ STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES, FLOORS AT THE SEMI BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING COVING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH 4 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE COVING FOR THE WALLS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- -FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, FLOORS AT THE SEMI BASEMENT,FLOORS AT THE DISH WASHING/ ICE MACHINE AREA AND FLOORS AT THE BAR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. -MISSING TILES AT THEDISH WASHING AND ICE MACHINE ROOM AREA, CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE MISSING TILES WHERE EVER NEEDED. -DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGH OUT. - STAINED WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563158

Location recorded for this inspection · REWIRED CAFE · 1100 W THORNDALE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREA WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM THE RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SIGNAGE

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: 3-302.11 (A:3-8) (B) OBSERVED AVOCADO FRIES IN THE FREEZER NOT PROTECTED IN THE STANDUP FREEZER CHEST IN THE HALLWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PACKAGE SAID ITEMS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13 OBSERVED TCS FOODS (BLOCKS OF CHEESE) BEING THAWED OUT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING PROCESSES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE MIDDLE OF A TOASTER OVEN AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD WITHOUT A SLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT SAID SINK THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A; B;D) OBSERVED PRE-MADE PIZZA BOXES STORED ON A TABLE IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE PRE-MADE PIZZA BOXES TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD USED FOR PREPARING SANDWICHES CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562752

Location recorded for this inspection · REWIRED CAFE · 1100 W THORNDALE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE UPON MY ARRIVAL AND DURING THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. DURING THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S ABSENCE, TEMPERATURE/TIME CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED FOR CONSUMER'S CONSUMPTION. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:45 AM. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREA WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM THE RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED AVOCADO FRIES IN THE FREEZER NOT PROTECTED IN THE STANDUP FREEZER CHEST IN THE HALLWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PACKAGE SAID ITEMS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS WITH GLOVES ON. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WIPING FACE WITH THE BACK OF HAND, MOVING BOXES EQUIPMENT WITH GLOVES ON, AND HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD-UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 55.6 F WITH OAT MILK (NON DIARY) STORED INSIDE. BEVERAGES ARE USED FOR CUSTOMERS CONSUMPTION. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (BLOCKS OF CHESSE) BEING THAWED OUT ON IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING PROCESSES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE MIDDLE OF A TOASTER OVEN AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD WITHOUT A SLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT SAID SINK THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-MADE PIZZA BOXES STORED ON A TABLE IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE PRE-MADE PIZZA BOXES TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD USED FOR PREPARING SANDWHICHES CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED IN ONE OF THE TWO TOILET ROOMS ON SITE WITH THE TOILET STOPPED UP WITH FECES AND UNABLE TO FLUSH. THE TOILET ROOM WAS NOT IN USE AND HAD A OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON THE DOOR AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TOILET ROOM CLOSED AND DON'T USE IT UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE PIZZA OVEN. I OBSERVED DUCT TAPE AROUND THE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT SHIELD.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/30/2021, REPORT #2523436 #49 FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN AND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS #51 FOUND A SPRAYER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SITTING INSIDE ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPLACE SPRAYER SO THAT SPRAYER SITS ABOVE RIM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #55 FOUND THE WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (HOLE SEALED WITH SPRAY FOAM) MUST REMOVE/SMOOTH OUT SPRAY FOAM TO MAKE THE WALL SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. #58 FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523436

Location recorded for this inspection · REWIRED CAFE · 1100 W THORNDALE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN AND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND SPRAYER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SITTING INSIDE ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPLACE SPRAYER SO THAT SPRAYER SITS ABOVE RIM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (HOLE SEALED WITH SPRAY FOAM) MUST REMOVE/SMOOTH OUT SPRAY FOAM TO MAKE THE WALL SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 58

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

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453293

Location recorded for this inspection · REWIRED CAFE · 1100 W THORNDALE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES UNDER BAR COUNTER IN DINING AREA. MUST SEAL FOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON FAUCET SPRAYER AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ABOVE 2-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHT IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2402036

Location recorded for this inspection · REWIRED CAFE · 1100 W THORNDALE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SANITIZER LEVEL WAS READING 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SANITIZER READING MUST BE AT LEAST 50 PPM TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES UNDER BAR COUNTER IN DINING AREA. MUST SEAL FOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON FAUCET SPRAYER AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL BATHROOM DOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO PREVENT ANY OBNOXIOUS ODORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ABOVE 2-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHT IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60660

168 of 234 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.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • T'S PAISANS PIZZA & GRILL II1100-1102 W THORNDALE AVE · Chicago, IL 60660Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • T'S PAISANS PIZZA & GRILL II1100-1102 W THORNDALE AVE · Chicago, IL 60660Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • T'S PAISANS PIZZA & GRILL II1100-1102 W THORNDALE AVE · Chicago, IL 60660Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • THE VERANDA1100-1102 W THORNDALE AVE · Chicago, IL 60660Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • REWIRED CAFE1100 W THORNDALE AVE · Chicago, IL 60660Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • REWIRED CAFE1100 W THORNDALE AVE · Chicago, IL 60660Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2753365.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.

Report a record discrepancy →