Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TEMPO CAFE on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636802
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHWASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2283087
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS: BACON (100F), MAYONNAISE (49F), SLICED CANTALOUPE(47F), SLICED HONEY DEW (47F), CHOPPED CHEESE (46F), PANCAKE MIX(71F), SHREDDED TURKEY(48.7F), CHORIZO(47.2), CHOPPED SAUSAGE(48.2), CORN BEEF(51F), CHICKEN(47.2F), CHEESE (49.8F)) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING INSPECTION. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE FOUND IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED ON THE HOTLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS DISCARDED, COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HOLLANDAISE SAUCE DATED 3/24/2019.SAID ITEM WAS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT AT A IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE COLD HOLD UNIT ON HOT LINE UNTIL REPAIRED . INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MANAGER ADJUST TEMPERATURE DURING INSPECTION. COOLER NOW MAINTAINS A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243931
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-2041.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED, NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE: -2 DOOR FRIDGE UNIT IN REAR ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA -2 DOOR SANDWICH STATION COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE, AT SAID LOCATION.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(A,B:1-4,6,7;C;D)- OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED FOOD ITEMS, ASSORTED BAGELS, STORED ON FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER, FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE/SELECTION WITH OUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDED ON LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16- OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST STAINS ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS LOCATED IN 2 DOOR COOLER AT SANDWICH STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA OR PLACE WIRE SHELVING RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15-OBSERVED BROKEN VACUUM BREAKER CAP ON MOP SINK WALL FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243817
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
Recorded violations
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11(B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE/REMOVE TOASTED BREAD, READY TO EAT FOOD, FROM STAINLESS STEEL BULK STORAGE PAN AT FRONT HOT LINE WINDOW STATION WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, THEN PLACED ON CUSTOMER PLATE FOR CONSUMPTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS AND OR SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-2041.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED, NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE: -2 DOOR FRIDGE UNIT IN REAR ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA -2 DOOR SANDWICH STATION COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE, AT SAID LOCATION.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.11- OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST STAINS ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS LOCATED IN 2 DOOR COOLER AT SANDWICH STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA OR PLACE WIRE SHELVING RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15-OBSERVED BROKEN VACUUM BREAKER CAP ON MOP SINK WALL FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2213763, DATE 8/31/18, NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION # 58- PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213763
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11(B) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPLATTERS ON PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA SINKS AND SHELVES, FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREA COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED PREP AREA FLOOR TILES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPLATTERS ON PREP AND DISHWASH AREA WALLS AND CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102546
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2099107
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
4
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, FOUND A STACK OF RAW BEEF STEAK WITH RUNNY JUICES PLACED ON CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO SLICES OF BREAD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP RAW MEAT AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS, OBSERVED A COOK HANDLING A RAW MEAT WITH BARE HANDS AND THEN PLACING A FINISHED WAFFLE ON PLATE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN ONLY WIPING HANDS WITH A WHITE CLOTH. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH HANDS AS NEEDED. EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS ( BREAD, LETTUCE, CHEESE... ) INSTRUCTED NOT TO ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. FOUND POTS AND PANS STORED IN HAND SINK WHILE EMPLOYEES SLICING FRUITS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES DURING FOOD PRODUCTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A FLY TRAP STRIP ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, SOILED PRODUCE BOXES PLACED ON CUTTING BOARD, DIRTY MEAT SLICER BEHIND BLADE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON BLADE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING OF BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059450
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
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: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948736
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS: FOUND 3 WHOLE HAMS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 58.8F, CONTAINER OF DICED HAM INSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLER AT 73.7F, CONTAINER OF RICE AT 95.8F IN THE REACH-IN COOLER. FOUND A CONTAINER OF CRAB MEAT AT 50.6F, CONTAINER OF TURKEY AT 49.8F AND 2 CONTAINERS OF SAUSAGE IN THE REACH-IN ON THE FOOD LINE AT 82.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND THE ICE SCOOP IN THE ICE BIN WITH THE HANDLE LYING DIRECTLY IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP EITHER WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE ICE OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DUST BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSER AND FAN VENT COVER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN COOLER FOOD STORAGE RACKS ON THE WEST WALL TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP, DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DELI SLICER, AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GRASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS THAT LEAD TO THE BASEMENT AND REMOVE THE WET CARDBOARD THAT IS STUCK TO THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575980
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
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: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439443
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
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: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN GOOD CONDITION.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439285
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CORNED BEEF HASH, HAM, AND EGGS) FOUND IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND ON TOP OF THE COUNTER ON THE PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (60.0F-74.3F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 9LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $17.76. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 40.0F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINCE IN USE AND SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 50PPM CHLORINE. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OPEN SITE DRAINS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOOR INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB UNDER THE LEFT HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT COMPLETELY RETAINING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES RESTROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT PROPERLY VENTILATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1365260
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
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.)
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR AT BASEMENT.(DEEP GROOVES)
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND HOLES IN WALLS THAT MUST BE COVERED BY MOP SINK AREAS.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60611
511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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