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EDGEWATER BEACH CAFE

5539-5545 N SHERIDAN RD · Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EDGEWATER BEACH CAFE 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
2584430

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER BEACH CAFE · 5539-5545 N SHERIDAN RD

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.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229266

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER BEACH CAFE · 5539-5545 N SHERIDAN RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2082048

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER BEACH CAFE · 5539-5545 N SHERIDAN RD

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: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH.CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE THREE DOOR COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WOOD BASE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SURFACE IS ROUGH AND BROKEN, UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. RUSTY SHELVES IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED/REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. ALL ALUMINUM FOIL STORED USED FOR SHELF LINER AND TO COVER BROKEN/PEELING WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED ICE CUBES WITH MELTED WATER INSIDE THE ICE CONTAINER BEHIND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER FOR THE ICE WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081629

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER BEACH CAFE · 5539-5545 N SHERIDAN RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR(TOP AND BOTTOM PART) OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE LEAKING ONTO ICE CUBES INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE MENTIONED UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN . SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS INDIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES: BEHIND BAR AREA(IN DINING ROOM) 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SECOND SHELF,1 DROP INSIDE THE WHITE SMALL BOWL AT SAME AREA;7 DROPPING UNDER THE METAL SHELF WERE ICE CONTAINER IS STORED(BEHIND BAR);15 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT WEST SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN;10 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP THE SUGAR CONTAINER UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN DINING ROOM; 8 DROPPINGS AT EAST WALL LEDGE BEHIND THE LONG BOTH SEAT IN DINING AREA.OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE ANTS UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ANTS,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-31-16,REPORT #1970514 #30-FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.) #35-FOUND WALLS AND CEILING WITH CHIPPING PAINT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REPAIR AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED. TODAY SAME VIOLATIONS WAS OBSERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH.CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE THREE DOOR COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WOOD BASE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SURFACE IS ROUGH AND BROKEN, UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. RUSTY SHELVES IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED/REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. ALL ALUMINUM FOIL STORED USED FOR SHELF LINER AND TO COVER BROKEN/PEELING WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED ICE CUBES WITH MELTED WATER INSIDE THE ICE CONTAINER BEHIND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER FOR THE ICE WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR DRY STORAGE COOLER ,BOTTOM SHELVES,KEEP CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA,INSRUCTED TO SEAL/CAULK WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET NECK IS REPAIRED WITH BLACK DUCT TAPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STILL LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FAUCET AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ONE STOPPER IS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081313

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER BEACH CAFE · 5539-5545 N SHERIDAN RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970514

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER BEACH CAFE · 5539-5545 N SHERIDAN RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING WITH CHIPPING PAINT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REPAIR AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763735

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER BEACH CAFE · 5539-5545 N SHERIDAN RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578512

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER BEACH CAFE · 5539-5545 N SHERIDAN RD

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 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PAINT IS CHIPPING AWAY FROM THE WALL DIRECTLY BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL TO PROVIDE A FLAT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575970

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER BEACH CAFE · 5539-5545 N SHERIDAN RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482246

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER BEACH CAFE · 5539-5545 N SHERIDAN RD

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: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN PREP AND BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COUNTER BEHIND THE BAR AREA,RIGHT SIDE ONLY.SURFACE OF THE SPPLASH GUARD MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS, FOOD AND BROKEN ITEMS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND COOLER UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN,AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND SOUTH WALL UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.ALSO PEELING PAINT WAS ABSORBED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235845

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER BEACH CAFE · 5539-5545 N SHERIDAN RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BAR HANDSINK FAUCET AND HANDLES WITH RUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE FAUCET AND HANDLES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING AND WALL IN POOR REPAIR, WATER LEAKING/WATER DAMAGED BY SIDE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED WALL/CEILING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT END CAPS ABOVE PREP AREA TABLES ALONG COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS/COVERS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235826

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER BEACH CAFE · 5539-5545 N SHERIDAN RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235325

Location recorded for this inspection · EDGEWATER BEACH CAFE · 5539-5545 N SHERIDAN RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ADJACENT TO COOKLINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE AND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE AND BAR HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

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