Alibaba Cafe

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Waste pipe above chest freezer must be encased.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent

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 to store ice cubes inside the white chest freezer. Ice is used for human consumption. . Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THREE C THE DOOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE PLASTIC LID OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. Edit

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving inside reach-in cooler/freezer must be smooth and cleanable surface.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must not use raw wood as a means of elevation for plumbing under the three compartment sink. Must provide a non-absorbent material.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Women's washroom door not self closing.provide a self closing device at said door.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed door at top of stairs leading to separate bussiness needs to be rodentproof and maintained.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found 3 live roaches on walls at dishwashing areas.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-020a.must notify pest control operator and eliminate roach activity.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found following not clean:exterior of deep fryers, interior of reach in cooler, and grill areas.must clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed assorted food items inside refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the water line to utility sink, located in rear toilet room. Instructed to provide backflow prevention devices located so that they may be serviced and maintained.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out lightbulb underneath the ventilation hood in the kitvhen preparation area. Instructed to replace burnt out lightbulb.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no testing kit on site at time of inspection for determining chemical sanitizer concentration. Instructed to maintain chemical testing kit on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed repeat core violations from report #2244169 dated 1/8/2019 not corrected: " observed toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install and maintain" " observed all employees did not have food handlers training certificate. Instructed to have all employees handling food to obtain and maintain" " no allergen training certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain." instructed to come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b).no citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an approximate 2 inch gap under the rear door in the basement leading to tenant storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in prep cooking area stained and deep seams. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food in the reach in freezer in basement being stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed to replace with commercial food grade bags.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dried food debris of interior and exterior of the display cooler, prep cooler and reach in cooler in prep/cooking area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Observed heavy grease accumulation on side of the grill located next to the fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on the utility sink in back of facility located next to the toilet room. Instructed to install and maintain

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust and grease on ceiling, walls, and floors throughout facility(ceiling fan, tv, recessed lighting covers, pictures, chairs in dining area) including the prep/cooking area. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed no base board around floor in prep/cooking area. Must install and maintain observed an opening in the brick leading to tenant storage area in the basement. Instructed to repair, seal and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found water stains on ceiling tile inside toilet room. Instructed to replace and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used for storing items in the basement. Instructed to remove and replace with shelving that is 6 inches or more above the floor for cleaning. Observed unnecessary items in front prep area and in the basement. Instructed to remove.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a mop and other cleaning tools stored on the floor. Instructed to properly store off the floor and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage.-------- grocery bags not allowed to use for food storage inside coolers and freezers. Must use food grade storage bags.-------noted water leak inside 3 door prep/display cooler. Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain kitchen hood and filters, sides of cooking equipment, interior surfaces of coolers and freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove air conditioner drain line draining into one compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Drain line must properly drain onto floor drain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

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 front entrance and side door not rodent proofed with 1/4 inch gap/opening. Instructed to rodent proofed bottom of the said doors, also noted over 3 mice droppings in basement storage. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize the affected area. Must remove all clutter in basement storage area. Serious violation 7-38-020

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods (eg cooked rice, chicken, beef etc) are being prepared. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present when handling potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection report# 1961168 issued on 09-23-2016. Serious violation 7-42-090 #41 - basement floor cluttered at northeast wall by exit door. Instructed manager to elevate items 6" off floor or remove items

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage.-------- grocery bags not allowed to use for food storage inside coolers and freezers. Must use food grade storage bags.-------noted water leak inside 3 door prep/display cooler. Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain kitchen hood and filters, sides of cooking equipment, interior surfaces of coolers and freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove air conditioner drain line draining into one compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Drain line must properly drain onto floor drain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Basement floor cluttered at northeast wall by exit door. Instructed manager to elevate items 6" off floor or remove items.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed one food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Found dirty aluminum foil used as a shelf liners and under the charcoal grill. Instructed to remove shelf surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Bricks and raw wood under the three compartment sink are dirty with excess grimes and porous. Instructed to replace. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

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

Inspector’s note: Ice build-up inside the chest freezer,instructed to clean and maintain shelves inside the two door glass reach-in cooler with black slime substance and encrusted food.instructed to clean maintain. Interior and exterior of cooking equipment with grease build up,instructed to clean 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,instructed to clean

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

Inspector’s note: Tube light shield inside the reach-in cooler is dirty with debris,also end caps are missing.instructed to clean light shield and to provide end caps.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Excess tobacco boxes and other items are stored on floor inside the two south- west storages, in basement area.instructed to elevate 6"off the floor all items for cleaning purpose.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on spices shelves at prep area. Instructed manager to clean shelves and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on floor in prep area by stand up reach in cooler. Instructed manager to keep floor dry/clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cracks/crevices on wall tiles at front counter and between counter top. Instructed manager to seal all cracks/crevices in walls.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on premises. Instructed manager to provide and calibrate metal stem therometer for food handlers.

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

Inspector’s note: Basement floor cluttered (cans and sauces on milk crates). Instructed manager to provide shelves for items, must be able to clean floor under and around all cans and sauces.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instructed manager to provide hair restraint for all food handlers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gap between prep exposed handwash bowl and wall behind. Must seal cracks/crevices between said sink and wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on stand up reach in cooler rails. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Exposed handwash bowl drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair or replace cutting board (on top of prep cooler).

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean walls with dried food spillage around prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix slow draining exposed handsink in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage shelving in bsmt. storage areas had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, and storage shelving(bsmt.) not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in bsmt. storage areas under storage shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas, shall be provided, wall in kitchen areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).

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

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield in cooler shall be provided, missing light shields in storage areas, shall be provided, Light shields in kitchen areas need cleaning(detailed).

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in cooler, bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation #30 remains to be corrected.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation #32 remains to be corrected.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation #34 remains to be corrected.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation #35 remains to be corrected.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation #38 remains to be corrected.

Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used

Inspector’s note: Found toxic items(bleach and spray container of industrial cleaner and degreaser) stored with the canned foods in the storage shelve. Manager /owner took the chemicals and stored it away in the proper place. Citation issued serious 7-38-005a/7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: All foods not in the original container, inside the reach in cooler, must have a label and dated. Also all the bulk containers with onions and rice need a label.

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

Inspector’s note: Must recaulk around the splasguard of the exposed hand sink,( caulking worn out).

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean in detail the floor behind the grill, deep fryer, and cooler,and behind the gas pipe ,(with accumulated dust and grease).

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the light shield by the hood with grease built up. Missing part of the wall by the stair going to the basement. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaking on the faucet neck connector of the 3 compt sink. Instructed to repair to stop the leak.