Honeymoon Cafe

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use milk crates as a means of elevation in the kitchen. Must use proper raised shelvings 6" off the floor for easy access o cleaning.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of all coolers, reach-in freezer, prep shelves, storage shelves, exterior surfaces of all food storage containers and interior and exterior surfaces of handsinks and 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners especially underneath cooking equipment with grease and dried food debris accumulation.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning throughout premises.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside reach-in cooler in the kitchen.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name )sugar, salt, flour etc)

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside reach-in cooler. Must use food grade storage bags.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair slow draining handsink in the kitchen.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop in a clean and sanitized container to prevent potential contamination

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some dirt/food spills on floors through the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintenance.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside front stand up 1-door cooler. Must provide a working thermometer for said cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris inside prep area coolers, coolers door rails. Instructed manager must clean interior of all coolers and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 dry food stored in containers must be labeled with a common name: flour,sugar etc.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside coolers, must not use cardboard boxes as food containers. Must use food grade containers with lids or disposable food grade plastic bags. To minimize contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 accumulated grease and food debris on walls, utility connections, and equipment surfaces behind cooking line.must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed handwashing sink at front smoothie area without faucet. Presently area is not in use.instructed to replace said faucet with hot/cold water

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.12 grease on floor throughout the prep area specially under and behind cooking equipment, three compartment sink,under prep table etc.clean and maintain

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Dry food stored in containers must be labeled with a common name: flour,sugar etc.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside coolers, must not use cardboard boxes as food containers. Must use food grade containers with lids or disposable food grade plastic bags. To minimize contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Accumulated grease and food debris on walls, utility connections, and equipment surfaces behind cooking line.must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink at front smoothie area without faucet. Presently area is not in use.instructed to replace said faucet with hot/cold water

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Grease on floor throughout the prep area specially under and behind cooking equipment, three compartment sink,under prep table etc.clean and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report # 2320602 dated 10/28/19 #49)4-602.13 accumulated grease and food debris on walls, utility connections and equipment surfaces behind cooking line.must clean and maintain. #56) 4-202.18 noted heavy grease and dust accumulation inside the exhaust hood of the cooking stove. Instructed to clean and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed bowl stored witin rice cooked. Bowl was removed during inspection and manager instructed to not use bowl to scoop rice and not store bowl within food product.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 out c 02/21/2020 accumulated grease and food debris on walls, utility connections and equipment surfaces behind cooking line.must clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from report # 2222247dated 19/12/18 violation #58 not corrected manager could not show proof of allergen training for certified food managers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name and/or used by date

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-102.11(a2) noted assorted food items stored inside grocery bags in the refrigeration units. Instructed to remove and properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.110 noted outside grease container encrusted with grease on top, lid and dripping down the sides onto the floor. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-020(b)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 noted clutter on shelves at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 noted heavy grease and dust accumulation inside the exhaust hood of the cooking stove. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and rusty chest freezer door with worn out rubber gasket in kitchen. Must repair/replace and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer devices attached on mop sink. Instructed to install.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed raw foods (beef, shrimp, and pork) stored over ready-to-eat food such as broccoli, potatoes and packaged food products inside reach-in coolers in kitchen. Instructed to separate all raw foods from all ready-to-eat food to prevent contamination. Observed meat juice spilled on shelf inside freezer. Instructed to clean/sanitize and maintain. Serious violation: 7-38-005 (a)

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 small and large flies on premises: at the fish tank, inside restroom, and inside food prep area. Instructed to eliminate current pest activity. Recommended to contact licensed pest control company for service to eliminate pest activity on premises. Serious violation: 7-38-020

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Observed the last inspection summary report not posted and displayed in plan view. Instructed to post summary report visible to customer at all times. Serious violation: 7-42-010 (b)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed cut fruits and blended fruits stored inside cooler at front area had no label and date. Instructed to label and date. Observed various seasoning containers such as flour container had no label. Must label.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liners inside freezer in food prep area. Instructed to remove. Observed missing reach-in cooler handles in food prep area. Instructed to repair or replace. Observed rusty shelve inside reach-in coolers in kitchen. Must repair or repaint. Observed damaged and rusty chest freezer door with worn out rubber gasket in kitchen. Must repair/replace and maintain. Observed worn out black stained cutting board with crevices in food prep area. Must repair/replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed excessively grease build up and debris encrusted on interior and exterior of all cooking equipment and food prep tables in kitchen. Instructed to clean/sanitize and maintain. Observed accumulated food debris interior and exterior of two reach-in coolers in kitchen. Must clean/sanitize and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles and food debris build up in crevices of floor under grill near dish washing area. Instructed to seal to be smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed excessively grease build up on hood above grill, and dusty vent cover above food prep able in kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer devices attached on coffee machine, ice machine, and mop sink. Instructed to install.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed congested clutters around fish tank located at kitchen entrance. Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and organize to prevent for any pest harboring. Observed personal medications stored food prep area at front. Instructed to separate from food products.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All connecting pipes of the cooking equipment with grease accumulated. Must remove grease,clean and maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found evidence of rat droppings behind the two door reach in coolers approximately 12 total. Instructed to remove the droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and maintain. Have additional inspection by pest control technician. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All connecting pipes of the cooking equipment with grease accumulated. Must remove grease ,clean nd maintain. Must clean and organize the prep tables and the employees tables in front of the kitchen door and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must elevate all the food supplies 6" off the floor or provide raised shelvings to store food supplies.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Filter on the hood/canopy with grease build-up. Must clean remove grease and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must elevate all cooking oil and soy sauce boxes 6" off the floor.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean and re paint walls behind the chest freezer in the kitchen and maintain

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handler's certificate available at this time. Must provide next routine inspection.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1482813 dated 6/23/15. #33-observed grease build-up on interior and exterior of all cooking equipment and prep areas. Must detail clean kitchen and maintain. #34-grease on floor under and around cooking equipment. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Defrost chest freezer with heavy ice accumulated and maintain. Observed some frozen meats in the chest freezer wrapped with a grocery bags. And raw meats inisde the reach in cooler. Instructed to replace with us food grade bag.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the bottom shelve of the 2 door reach in cooler with food crumbs/debris and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must elevate all cooking oil and soy sauce boxes 6" off the floor.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean and re paint walls behind the chest freezer in the kitchen and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Hot handle of the faucet of the mop sink,keeps on dripping when turned off. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Employees helpng preparing and cooking foodin the kitchen, must wear hair restraint to confine the hair.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handler's certificate available at this time. Must provide next routine inspection,

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Unused flat grill, prep table and four crates used has a prep table with clean utensils on top of it, obstructing walkway to grease trap and hot water tank to allow regular cleaning and maintenance.need to remove items and allowed space

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on interior and exterior of all cooking equipment and prep areas. Must detail clean kitchen and maintain

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Grease on floor under and around cooking equipment,and throughout the kitchen,puddle of water on floor by the hot water tank and three compartment sink,instructed to keep floor dry

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on the ceiling vent and the surrounding ceiling tiles. Instructed to detail clean ceiling vent and tiles observed a two burner stove unit not completely under ventilation/hood instructed to relocate unit under ventilation or remove from premises.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food not protected from contamination during storage inside of the 2-door refrigerator and food stored inside of the deep freezer. Observed condensation droplets dripping from the condenser unit, onto uncovered food(beef) on the top shelf. Observed egg rolls uncovered, stored inside of a soybean oil cardboard box inside the chest freezer. Instructed manager not use non-absorbent materials to store potentially hazardous food. Manager instructed to provide a food grade bags or food grade containers with lids to properly store food items.beef discarded:pounds 8,value 50. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained: observed pools of grease(liquid and encrusted) on the ground beneath the grease receptacle, droplets of grease hanging off the exterior surface of the grease waste oil box. Walls behind the oil container is soiled with grease buildup. Instructed to clean grease waste oil box ground and wall. Serious violation:7-38-020

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Unused flat grill, prep table and four crates used has a prep table with clean utensils on top of it, obstructing walkway to grease trap and hot water tank to allow regular cleaning and maintenance.need to remove items and allowed space

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on interior and exterior of all cooking equipment and prep areas. Must detail clean kitchen and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Grease on floor under and around cooking equipment,and throughout the kitchen,puddle of water on floor by the hot water tank and three compartment sink,instructed to keep floor dry

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on the ceiling vent and the surrounding ceiling tiles. Instructed to detail clean ceiling vent and tiles observed a two burner stove unit not completely under ventilation/hood instructed to relocate unit under ventilation or remove from premises.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1107098 on 3/13/14 not corrected. "30 raw and cooked food stored inside the grocery bags and dirty cardboards. Instructed to provide food grade bags and food containers with lids. 33 grease and food debris on interior and exterior of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, hood, filters, pipes behind cooking equipment, and shelves in the kitchen need to clean and maintain. 34 food debris on floor throughout the kitchen, instructed to clean and maintain." serious violation 7-42-090

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found boxes of food and dirty dishes cluttered throughout the general seating area and also in the rear kitchen. Food must be stored 6 inches off the floor at all times. Instructed to detail clean, re-organize, and maintain storagage throughout premises.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Raw and cooked food stored inside the groceries bags and dirty cardboards.instructed to provide food grade bags and food containers with lids.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Grease and food debris on interior and exterior of cooking equipment, coolers,freezers, hood, filters ,pipes behind cooking equipment,and shelves in the kitchen.need to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Food debris on floor throughout the kitchen,instructed clean and maintain

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Food stains on walls behind the cooking equipment,instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: No stoppers provided at three compartment sinks,instructed to provide.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violations not corrected from report #614736 dated on 02/06/12, #32 observed premises storing knives between prep cooler and wood cutting table. Instructed manager to provide additional knife rack for all knives, #33 observed food stains on exterior of all coolers and sinks in prep area and food build up inside prep cooler door gaskets/door hindges and corners. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all unclean equipment, #34 observed food/grease build up on kitchen floor under cooking equipment. Must clean floor under and around all cooking/cooling equipment in kitchen. All previous minor violations must be corrected by date of reinspection (04/22/13). Serious violation 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed food/dust build up on all shelves in kitchen and behind front counter. Must clean all shelves and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed food build up/food smears on walls throughout kitchen. Must clean walls and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PREMISES STORING KNIVES BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND WOODEN CUTTING TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK FOR ALL KNIVES.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS/DOOR HINDGES AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers/freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers/freezers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler door tracks, shelving need detailed cleaning.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. damaged, stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in kitchen prep area need detailed cleaning.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen, dining area need cleaning.