Ceres Cafe

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed an ice scoop being stored in ice at the ice bin located directly in front of the bar area. Instructed to store ice scoop properly at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelving units in prep area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on door of the cooler in the prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris around the dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found continued non- compliance from inspection report #2585183 conducted on 11/14/2023 . The following previous core violations were not corrected. 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager on duty without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement. Instructed manager to comply . Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed an ice scoop being stored in ice at the ice bin located directly in front of the bar area. Instructed to store ice scoop properly at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed the meat slicer with an accumulated debris by the slicer. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, found gray film build-up on panels, instructed to clean.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-203.112(b) observed facility missing thermometers for reach in cooler for facility or in disrepair. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain thermometers for units.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 (a) observed facility without thermometers provided for measuring cooked food temperature. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed reach in coolers gaskets in disrepair in prep kitchen. Must repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside and inside of equipment in food prep kitchen with accumulation of food debris fryers, oven, grill, etc. Must detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed hood in prep kitchen with accumulation of grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light in food prep area reach in coolers non functional. Must replace or replace lights.

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

Inspector’s note: Debris on floors between heavy equipment in salad prep area.must clean/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the cutting boards in the prep area with deep, dark grooves. Instructed to sand or replace, maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Found foil on the cooking equipment. Instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the ice machine, deep fryers and the grill in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove the pink build up from the ice machine and the dirt, food and grease build up. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners and behind the cooking equipment with dirt, grease and food build up. Instructed to fix and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Found thermometers either missing or not conspicuously placed inside the coolers. Instructed to provide and conspicuously place thermometers in all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky pipe under dish machine(left side with blue tab).must repair.also no dip well at hand pack ice cream /dessert station.must install.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed mops stored under dish machine.must properly store mops after each use to prevent any pest breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no dipwell installed at hand packed ice cream dessert station.must install dipwell by next routine inspection.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoops not properly stored at bar station.must properly store.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling at the main cooking line prep area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair leak at pipe under the 2-comp sink next the dish machine.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide all staff with their illinois food handler's certificate at all times. Must provide above stated document for the next routine inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets need on reach in coolers, cutting boards needed in prep area. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of reach in cooler to remove all food spills. Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove food build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in front bar area in need of finishing. Cover exposed floor. Correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in dish room in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Air vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: All multi use glassware in bar area must be stored in a clean sanitized location. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed in prep area and bar area. Boards are dark in color and pitted must replace. Shelves for glass storage in bar in need of replacing due to water damage. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean nozzles on coffee machines to remove all build up. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning in front bar area and through out all prep areas including wait stations. Must clean under and around all equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceilings in bar area and prep areas in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maitain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine with a pink slime build up. Ice not protected during storage. Ice machine tagged and must not be used until it is untagged by cdph. Must clean and sanitize ice machine.serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean all floors drains throughout premises. Must regrout floor by dishmachine area. Must maintain floor dry at bar area under beer cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean exhaust hood vents.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store all ice scoopers throughout premises in an ice receptable at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace all cutting boards in the prep areas with deep dark grooves.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of all deep fryers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain ceiling tiles/vents in prep area-remove dirt/dust build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly store mops hanging upright when not in use.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store all unused wash cloths in a bucket of sanitizing solution.

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. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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 SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND UNCLEAN PLASTIC TUBES IN ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOIR OR ICE MACHINE.

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. OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS (X2) BURNED OUT ABOVE SALAD STATION. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dishwashing areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Found burnt light bulbs at fixtures main preparation areas.