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Inspection ID
2636409
Location recorded for this inspection · WINDY CITY CAFE · 1060-1062 W CHICAGO AVE
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Pass
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Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2177162
Location recorded for this inspection · WINDY CITY CAFE · 1060-1062 W CHICAGO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT ON LONG ENOUGH FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
CanvassPass
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Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081995
Location recorded for this inspection · WINDY CITY CAFE · 1060-1062 W CHICAGO AVE
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 DUCT TAPE WRAPPED AROUND THE SPRAYER HOSE NEXT TO THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR THE SPRAYER HOSE AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950643
Location recorded for this inspection · WINDY CITY CAFE · 1060-1062 W CHICAGO AVE
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 DUMP / PREP SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT LIQUOR AREA WERE LIQUOR WILL MIXED(BLOOD MARY,MIMOSA) AND SERVED.INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE AT COFFEE MACHINE ,FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PEPSI REFRIGERATOR ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BASEBOARD BROKEN IN DISH ROOM UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH.GREASE ALONG THE WALL / FLOOR BY THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING, FLOOR IS BUCKLING UP AND IS NOT LEVEL. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1949169
Location recorded for this inspection · WINDY CITY CAFE · 1060-1062 W CHICAGO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM WAS REPAIRED WITH NON-FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. THE PUTTY USED FROM THE TUBE HAS WARNING: "EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED", ALSO PREACAUTION: USE GLOVES WHEN MIXING OR HANDLING UNCURED PRODUCTS". INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PUTTY, WELD THE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK WITH A SMOOTH APPLICATION AND NON-RUST MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DUMP / PREP SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT LIQUOR AREA WERE LIQUOR WILL MIXED(BLOOD MARY,MIMOSA) AND SERVED.INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE AT COFFEE MACHINE ,FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PEPSI REFRIGERATOR ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BASEBOARD BROKEN IN DISH ROOM UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH.GREASE ALONG THE WALL / FLOOR BY THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING, FLOOR IS BUCKLING UP AND IS NOT LEVEL. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE WASH COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948727
Location recorded for this inspection · WINDY CITY CAFE · 1060-1062 W CHICAGO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAING ADEQUATE AIR TEMP.PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 58F.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:EGGS,TUNA TURKEY ETC.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: PEELED BOILED EGGS AT TEMP OF 5.9F; FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53.3F; STREDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.2F TO 60F; COOKED SLICED SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 57.0F TO 64.2F; TUNA AT TEMP OF 47.6F; COOKED CHOPPED BROCCOLI AT TEMP OF 50F; SMOKED SALMON AT TEMP OF 45.8F; COOKED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 46,8F; CORIZO AT TEMP OF 52.8F; SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 47.6F; GOAT CHEESE AT TEMP OF 52.8F; BLUE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53.2; DICED HAM AT TEMP 57F..FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 59.3F; VALUE 146 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED DISH WASHER WITH NO GLOVES ON HANDLING CLEAN CUPS/DISHES ETC AFTER GOING IN AND OUT THE AREA AND TOUCHING THE SWING DOOR,ALSO OBSERVED THE COOKS WITH GLOVED HANDS GRABBING READY TO EAT FOOD(ONIONS,CILANTRO,PARSLEY ETC) WIPING THEIR HANDS ON BLUE LINEN. NO HAND WASHING, CONSTANTLY AFTER HANDLING FOODS ON THEIR STATION WIPING THEIR HANDS ON LINENS LOCATED ON TOP THE SHOULDER OR AT WAIST OF THEIR PANTS.ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COMING OUT THE WASHROOM AND WITOUT WASHING HANDS PUT ON APRON,HANDLED CLEAN POT AND LIDS TO STORE THEM,THEN GRABBEDED GLASSES AND WATER BOTLLE FILLED WITH WATER AND PUT THEM ON TOP THE TABLE FOR CUSTOMERS. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE,WATER BOTTLE AND GLASSESS REMOVED FROM TABLE. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,WATER FLOWS FROM WASH COMPARTMENT SINK TO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO WELD COMPARTMENT WITH A SMOOTH APPLICATION AN NON-RUST MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DUMP / PREP SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT LIQUOR AREA WERE LIQUOR WILL MIXED(BLOOD MARY,MIMOSA) AND SERVED.INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE AT COFFEE MACHINE ,FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PEPSI REFRIGERATOR ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BASEBOARD BROKEN IN DISH ROOM UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH.GREASE ALONG THE WALL / FLOOR BY THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING, FLOOR IS BUCKLING UP AND IS NOT LEVEL. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE WASH COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1933064
Location recorded for this inspection · WINDY CITY CAFE · 1060-1062 W CHICAGO AVE
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 REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GREASE/FOOD SPILLS FROM INSIDE OF THE OVENS AND CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING, FLOOR IS BUCKLING UP AND IS NOT LEVEL. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE WASH COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932591
Location recorded for this inspection · WINDY CITY CAFE · 1060-1062 W CHICAGO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1454113 DATED 08/17/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-ALL WATER BOTTLES IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO OPENING TO SMALL TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 34-FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS. FLOORS IN MAIN PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35-WALLS IN FRONT GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-2-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GREASE/FOOD SPILLS FROM INSIDE OF THE OVENS AND CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING, FLOOR IS BUCKLING UP AND IS NOT LEVEL. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE WASH COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454113
Location recorded for this inspection · WINDY CITY CAFE · 1060-1062 W CHICAGO AVE
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: ALL WATER BOTTLES IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO OPENING TO SMALL TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS. FLOORS IN MAIN PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLWEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN FRONT GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459903
Location recorded for this inspection · WINDY CITY CAFE · 1060-1062 W CHICAGO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILTIY SINK. REPAIR TIMERS AND FAUCET HANDLES ON EXPOSED SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE SCOOPS FROM BULK CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459614
Location recorded for this inspection · WINDY CITY CAFE · 1060-1062 W CHICAGO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1361351 ON 9-20-14. 32-GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS. EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALLED NEXT TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN BOTH SINKS. 35-WALL TILE MISSING UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MIXER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND BEVERAGE MACHINES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE SCOOPS FROM BULK CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1361351
Location recorded for this inspection · WINDY CITY CAFE · 1060-1062 W CHICAGO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Gaskets on prep cooler doors not maintained. Instructed to replace worn gaskets. Exposed handsink installed next to one compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exterior along side of cooking equipment, top interior of ice machine and can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in corners of walk-in cooler and behind equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall tile missing under exposed handsink in prep area. Instructed to replace missing wall tile.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491704
Location recorded for this inspection · WINDY CITY CAFE · 1060-1062 W CHICAGO AVE
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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN KITCHEN AREA
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR AREA DOOR
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MOLDY CHALKING FROM WALL BY DISH MACHINE
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How results compare in ZIP 60642
206 of 278 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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