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Restaurant: Caffe Mercato
Address: 11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Aug 21, 2012

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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE RACKS/DISPLAY COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BACK WALL OF THE COFFEE MACHINE,WITH DUST BUILT UP.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,WASTE WATER FROM MIDDLE SINK BACKING UP INTO THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES IN THE BIG KITCHEN OF HILTON;TECHNICIAN CAME TO CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP ,PIPES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR THRUOUT BACK OF THE PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND DOOR OF PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. PLASTIC COVER FOR DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6' OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA (NOTED MANAGEMENT USING MILK CRATES TO STORE BEVERAGES) FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE CLUTTER STORED IN REAR, BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE/WALL (NOTED HEAVY DUST AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK CABINET IN PREP AREA.------MUST CLEAN AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD AND LIGHT FIXTURES WIT DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE SERVICE/DISPLAY AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOTED FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK (REAR AREA) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR LEVEL.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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Parking:

Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

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Casual Dress Business Casual Jacket Preferred Jacket Required Jacket and Tie Required Formal Attire

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Outdoor seating:

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Wi-Fi:

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Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

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