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Restaurant: West River Cafe
Address: 4400 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Nov 14, 2012

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Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND PREP TABLES.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZER, MICROWAVE, BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS. ALSO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND REPAIR CEILING SAME AREAS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AND SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVEN PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE FIRST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. PLUMBER CAME AND WAS ABLE TO FIX THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL, NOT BACKING UP ANYMORE.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PANCAKES, EGGS, BEAN SOUP, CHICKEN SOUP, HAM,ETC. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521369 DATED 4/19/11. #30-MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER. #32- MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND PREP TABLES. #34- MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN,AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.#36- MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN. #41- MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS AWAY FROM WALLS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
NO DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM(WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED); MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM; MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK.(SLOW DRANING AND WATER KEEPS ON CONTINOUSLY DRIPPNG WHEN YOU TURN IT OFF). MUST STOP THE LEAK ON BOTH FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INISDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1188399, DATE 11-7-12, VIOLATION #29. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS UNDER #29 CORRECTED; #30, PREP FOODS LABELED, #41, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE THE BASEMENT REMOVED, AREA CLEANED AND ORGANIZED. THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED, #32, MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND PREP TABLES; HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS. #34, MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPAIR PERSON IS WORKING ON REPAIRING THE FLOORS AT THIS TIME, (HE STATED, 'THE FLOORS WILL BE COMPLETED BY 11-21-12, SELF EMPLOYEED.') #36, MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN; AT THIS TIME OWNER REMOVED LIGHT BULBS FROM LIGHT FIXTURES, NO NEED FOR LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED OWNER WHEN REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED TO FAX LETTER OR EMAIL REQUESTING REINSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
NO DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM(WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED); MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM; MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK.(SLOW DRANING AND WATER KEEPS ON CONTINOUSLY DRIPPNG WHEN YOU TURN IT OFF). MUST STOP THE LEAK ON BOTH FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INISDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER.

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