Awake Cafe, 736 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Awake Cafe
Address: 736 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: Mar 8, 2011
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
Mar 1, 2011 0
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Mar 8, 2011 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Mar 1, 2011

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED CORNED BEEF AT TEMP OF 54.3F;PROSCIUTTO AT TEMP OF 45.7F; TURKEY AT TEMP OF 47.1F, FOOD WAS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER, WHICH WAS AT TEMP OF 41F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 18, VALUE $144. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) H000071124-17
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TAGGED UNIT'HELD FOR INSPECTION' DO NOT USE,ALSO BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO71124-17.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZE(FAX #312-746-4240).
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS;ALSO LIDS ARE BROKEN AND BENDED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO71125-18
All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP,AT COMPARTMENT SINK,AND SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO71125-18
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE OR REPAIR RUBBER GASKET IN REACH-IN COOLER,NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. NEED TO REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM PREP AND SERVING AREA.PROVIDE A SEPARATE ROOM FOR IT.

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