La Catedral Cafe

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container not labeled in rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, shelving units, prep tables, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-fod contact surfaces and equipment.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpsters overflowing with trash, lids not tight-fitting. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside garbage area. Dumpster shall be covered and lids shall be tight-fitting. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings along baseboards in rear prep area. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings along baseboards in all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under handwashing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on ground around dumpsters. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside garbage area.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain working thermometers inside the prep coolers in the kitchen.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the prep area to remove debris and spills.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the hood and filters above the cooking equipment to remove the dust and grease.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 observed cutting boards with open seams and dark stains in basement and kitchen. 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: Torn door gasket on upright 2 door refrigeration unit in rear prep area. Instd to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Cardboard lining inbetween fryer and wall. Instd to remove same so as to be accessible for cleanability and monitoring.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Exterior sides and interior bottom cabinet of fryer not clean, exceesive grease accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed granola, almonds and oatmeal out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, underneath the grill area and bottom of fryers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors around and under cooking equipment where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dried food debris on floors throughout prep area in corners and around heavy equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment and also in the walk-in cooler in basement.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2567589 dated: 7/18/2022 not corrected; #40 instructed that all food handlers (including wait staff) must wear proper hair restraints. #53 no cover observed on the waste receptacle in the womens washroom; instructed to provide a waste receptacle with a cover on it. #55 instructed to clean the floors around and under cooking equipment where needed. #57 all food handlers including wait staff must obtain the required food handler training as required. Instructed person in charge to bring all items into compliance and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers (including wait staff) must wear proper hair restraints.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, underneath the grill area and bottom of fryers.

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

Inspector’s note: No cover observed on the waste receptacle in the womens washroom; instructed to provide a waste receptacle with a cover on it.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors around and under cooking equipment where needed.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken freezer gaskets and door in basement storage area. Instructed to replace and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dried food debris on floors throughout prep area in corners and around heavy equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulbs in rear prep area as well as under ventilation hood. Instructed to replace and maintain adequate lighting in said area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed crates and wooden boxes being used to store various fruits and vegetables in the walk-in cooler in the basement. Instructed to remove and provide food grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRY WAY TO DISH WASHING AREA FROM PUBLIC IN OVERFLOW ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING AND UPPER WALL TRIM NEAR FRONT 3- COMP SINK,ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT PREP AREA AND CEILING LEADING TO BASEMENT,MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS.MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on dish storage shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lower shelf of grill table.must provide food grade bags for food storage and eliminate grocery store bags.must replace missing door handle on rear door.must provide a barrier at entry way to dish washing area from public in overflow room.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris from cooking equipment,grill tables,coolers,walk in cooler fan guard covers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from floor under,around cooking equipment.must repair or replace broken concrete floor in basement and walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged ceiling and upper wall trim near front 3- comp sink,missing wall bases in rear dish washing/prep area,damaged wall outlet in middle prep area.must clean grease and food debris from walls in prep areas and filters at hood.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must place cooking equipment completely under ventilation hood in middle and rear prep areas.must install a grease trap at front 3- comp sink,a back flow device on mopsink 1st fl.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide hooks to hang up wet mops.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: No grocery bags are allowed to store or wrap food in. Must use food grade bags and wrap. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter and build up. Interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food debris. All shelves in basement storage area in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in basement storagee area and rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights in basement storage area in need of sheilds. Must install and maintain.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet room on 2nd floor in need of self closing device. Must install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at rear 3 compartment sink p-trap. Must correct and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handlers who do not hold city of chicago sanitation certificate must have food handler certificates. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the basement are,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean vent in the food prep area of dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out bulb inside the walk-in cooler in basement area,instructed to provide

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use in prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Clean cabinet interior of deep fryer in front food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair floor underneath 3 compartment in rear food prep area(las quecas).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean light shields throughout where grease and build-up is present.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a dipper well for packed ice cream.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly store all items in basement elevated 6 inches off the floor. Must clean and cover all unused pieces of equipment and eliminate clutter in compartments of unused utility sink in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees, regardless of titles, handling uncovered foods must wear hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate posted in clear view of customers at time of investigation or id provided to verify certified mgr. Seriou violation 7-38-012(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean cabinet interior of deep fryer in front food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair floor underneath 3 compartment in rear food prep area(las quecas).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean light shields throughout where grease and build-up is present.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a dipper well for packed ice cream.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly store all items in basement elevated 6 inches off the floor. Must clean and cover all unused pieces of equipment and eliminate clutter in compartments of unused utility sink in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees, regardless of titles, handling uncovered foods must wear hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed desserts for sale located at the front customer service counter without proper labels containing business name, address, and ingredients. Instructed to provide proper labels and maintain. Observed food in refrigerators and prep cooler without labels containing product name and date. Instructed to label all food that are out of the original containers and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food debris on the can opener located in the prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in the basement in need of minor cleaning to remove food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device for the mop sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometers to take temperatures of cooked foods. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (eggs, rice, beans, etc). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards worn/stained with deep dark grooves. Instd to replace same and maintain boards. Raw wood storage shelves in basement. Instd to seal/paint raw wood.

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

Inspector’s note: Proper stoppers missing for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter/unnecessary articles in basement. Instd to remove any unnecessary articles and organize.

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

Inspector’s note: Restaurant is selling hand packed ice cream with no dipper well installed. Instructed to install dipper well for ice cream utensils.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in prep area with signs of wear (grooves and dirt accumulation). Must bleach and sand or replace completely.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed two floor drains in rear portion of basement with no covers and debris inside. Instructed to remove debris and install floor drain covers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and accumulation of unnecessary articles in rear portion of basement. Instructed to remove unnecessary items and organize remaining items so they are away from wall and floor to provide easier access for cleaning.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wash cloths left out on counter. Must store in buckets with cleaning solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Water damaged wood was found behind the front coffee area sink, repair the damaged area so it is smooth and sanitary.

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

Inspector’s note: The basement floors are dirty around the perimeter, clean the floors from corner to corner.

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

Inspector’s note: The ceilings in the rear banquet area are dusty, wipe down the ceilings.

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 AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER, VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACES UNDER STOVE AND GRILL.

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 HOLE IN WALL UNDER THREE COMP SINK BEHIND GREASE TRAP. PROVIDE A WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE OF WALLS IN REAR DINING AREA. (AREA IS NOT SET UP WITH CHAIRS AND TABLES AT THIS TIME BUT OWNER SAYS HE WILL IN THE FUTURE).

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

Inspector’s note: 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. REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE AT THREE COMP SINK UNDER FIRST COMPARTMENT. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all items used for painting and cleaning when done from front dining area counter.