Cafe 53

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that pop and/or milk crates are not acceptable for proper elevation. Must be able to easily clean and monitor underneath.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain interior of coolers, freezers and counter tops.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors through out along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and/or debris. Also clean ledges in the prep area to remove dberis.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exterior door not tight fitting at the bottom (1/4" gap). Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in the rear with deep dark seems. Must repair and/or replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in cooler shelving and fan cover.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling and walls in the prep area dusty. Must clean and maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags being used for food storage for some food items; instructed to use food grade bags for food storage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gaskets at one refrigeration unit and one freezer in poor repair; instructed to replace to avoid air escaping from units.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found a leak from the exposed handsink in th mens washroom; instructed to repair leak at sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: the floors and walls around under and behind kitchen equipment, clean floor in rear storage room, clean interiors of refrigeration units where needed, prep tables and other equipment in kitchen area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to organize and maintain rear storage closet; remove any unnecessary items to avoid clutter.

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

Inspector’s note: Must reattach/seal splash guard to hand sink in prep area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Detail clean/sanitize interior bottom of all refrigeration units of food spills and encrusted debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacles for women's washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed high ceilings at rear with exposed vent over prep area. Instructed to provide a protective barrier between the ceiling and the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to label items with product name including bulk containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean/sanitize can opener attached to prep table at rear.

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

Inspector’s note: Must reattach/seal splash guard to hand sink in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted no sanitizer test strip kit on site at time of inspection. Instructed to have a test kit on site at all time to properly monitor the strenght of the sanitizier. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Detail clean/sanitize interior bottom of all refrigeration units of food spills and encrusted debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacles for women's washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed high ceilings at rear with exposed vent over prep area. Instructed to provide a protective barrier between the ceiling and the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods(coffee, espresso) are being prepared, handled and served. City certified food manager must be on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean/sanitize meat slicer, all interior bottoms of refrigeration units and counter area around coffee/espresso machine of spills.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in kitchen area under 3-comp sink, inbetween 2-dr cooler and around heavy equipment at corners and along wallbase in same area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean wall of food splashes next to 2-dr refrigerator in kitchen above garbage container and exterior side of 2-dr refrigerator in same area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in rear storage room, organize and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation not corrected see violation #14.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty and no certificate posted to view while chicken,turkey,hummus is being prepared,handled and served.must provide and post certificate.(serious 7-38-012)

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & TABLE TOP COOLER .MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM OVER HEAD HANGING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA & REAR PREP AREA SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS,DISH RACKS,DIPPING WELL,COUNTER TOPS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,FOOD STORAGE AREA,MOP SINK CLOSET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA,DOORS AT MOP SINK CLOSET,VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILETROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHT PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA,CASH REGISTER AREA.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL 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: Observed evidence of appx.20 or more live small flies flying around,on walls & ceilings and a pile of soiled towels on floor under 3- compartment sink & condiment counter and throughout and also appx. 100 or more rodent droppings on floor under 3- compartment sink,on brick under condiment counter,motor of refrigerator units,counter tops and ledges,mopsink closet,dining area,dry food storage area.front door frame,hole in lower wall at front window(east),rear screen door and wall exhaust unit missing screen.must remove droppings,clean & sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/22/15.(serious 7-38-020)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty and no current food managers certificate posted to view while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as roast beef,chicken,sliced tomatoes,leafy green vegetables,etc.must provide & post certificate and be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012)

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelving units in 2- door reach in cooler & table top cooler .must provide lock on food storage door across from public toilet room,splash guard at hand sink next to prep cooler.must replace worn cutting board.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust from over head hanging unit in front prep area & rear prep area shelving units.must clean food debri from all coolers,interior and exterior of storage cabinets,dish racks,dipping well,counter tops.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout prep areas,food storage area,mop sink closet.must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from walls in prep area,dining area,doors at mop sink closet,ventilation vents in toiletrooms.must repair or replace holes in women's toiletroom door.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls throught prep areas and dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields and end caps on lights in both prep areas.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide probe and refrigerator thermometers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in food storage area,cash register area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide hair restraints for food handlers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must provide hooks to hang wet mops.must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met.must enroll and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly seal around the wash bowl in the womens washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all equipment and food contact surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under all sinks and equipment. Must remove coffee beans and other debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the walls in the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet at the three compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must store all items in rear storage closet 6 inches off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN DELI SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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. REMOVE CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, CABINETS, PREP TABLES, EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC

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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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. PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTION BY SMALL COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS.

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. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER COUNTER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND NEXT TO PREP COOLER. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND LARGE PIPING/VENTS AND UPPER AT DISH WASHING AREA AND HALLWAY BY TOILET ROOMS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN UPPER AND LOWER WALLS AR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide the proper light sheilds and end caps on lights over all food prep areas or provide proof of shatter proof bulbs.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF STORE AND FROM REAR OUTSIDE AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling paint from ceiling above rear dish washing area. Must seal all large gaps along wall bases in rear closet and install coving. Must seal openings and raw wood around hot water heater cover in mens washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide the proper light sheilds and end caps on lights over all food prep and dish washing areas or provide proof of shatter proof bulbs.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a dipper well near gelato freezer. Must repair leaky faucet at hand sink. Must install a back flow device at the espresso machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove all clutter and construction debris from interior of store and from rear outside areas.