Green Tomato Cafe

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spillage and buildup on interior of all cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive buildup on filters in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spillage and buildup on interior of all cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive buildup on filters in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without effective hari restraints handling food. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths improperly airdrying on tables throughout prep, instructed to store inside sanitizing solution.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment (vitamixer, hot hold unit, storage bins, etc.) in prep area with excessive dried food debris on surfaces. Instructed to clean to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed windowsills in the rear prep with excessive food debris, dead bugs, and splatter throughout. Noted floors under heavy equipment in front and rear prep with food, trash, etc. Throughout. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen corn thawing in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the 3 door cooler in the rear prep area; instructed to repair or replace gasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and spills on bottoms of all cooler units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris and spillage on floor underneath tables, equipment, and cooling units,and sinks as well in all corners. Instructed person in charge to clean all areas and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt and grease debris behind and in between cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen corn thawing in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the 3 door cooler in the rear prep area; instructed to repair or replace gasket.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site at time of inspection for measuring the utensil surface temeperature. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and spills on bottoms of all cooler units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt and grease debris behind and in between cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris and spillage on floor underneath tables, equipment, and cooling units,and sinks as well in all corners. Instructed person in charge to clean all areas and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and spills on bottoms of all cooler units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris and spillage on floor underneath tables, equipment, and cooling units,and sinks as well in all corners. Instructed person in charge to clean all areas and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust and grease on filters in hood ventilation system over cooking equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed certified manager handle paperwork and touch multiple surfaces then touch raw steaks in reach cooler. Mananger discarded $24 worth of steaks voluntarily.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice bin unprotected. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up to prevent contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment and reach in coolers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at bottom of 3 compartment. Instructed manager to repair or replace leaky pipe

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor underneath 3 compartment sink and in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers inside of most refrigerators (3 door refrigerators and one door refrigerators). Instructed to provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt and grease debris behind and in between cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers inside of most refrigerators (3 door refrigerators and one door refrigerators). Instructed to provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed one of two hand washing sink in the women's toilet room not turning on. Instructed to repair.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.113(b) observed a missing lid on the outside dumpster. Instructed to replace said dumpster or replace said dumpster lid. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt and grease debris behind and in between cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation #37, #38, #49, #55 from report #2229829 dated 10/17/2018 not corrected. Instructed to correct and maintain. #37 3-302.12 must label food storage containers when food is not in original containers #38 6-202.15 observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap in front double entry doors and patio door along bottom and center.must make doors tight fitting. #49 4-601.11(c) observed food debris build up on shelving units,prep tables,window sills,floor mixer. #55 6-501.13 must clean grease and food debris build up on floors and floor drains in prep & dish washing areas. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS AND PATIO DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,FLOOR MIXER

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BLINKING LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 3- door prep cooler at 50.3f with tcs food stored inside.a held for inspection tag has been placed on cooler.once repaired fax or email letter to cdph.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap in front double entry doors and patio door along bottom and center.must make doors tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris build up on shelving units,prep tables,window sills,floor mixer.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at 3- compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up on floors and floor drains in prep & dish washing areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace blinking light at hood of cooking equipment.

Food was prepared or served in a way that broke a specific city requirement.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of all reach in coolers and freezers to remove all food spills. Must detail clean oven and grill to remove all food spills and build up. 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 the rear storage area around ice machine in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up, floors at the cook line in need of detail cleaning grease in corners and along cooking equipment. Floors in front coffee area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up and spills. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in front cofee area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Correct and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on site at time of inspection, there are no certified manager certificates posted at time of inspection. Instructed manager that a person and certificate must be on site at all times when cooking, preping, holding and serving potentially hazardous food. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of all reach in coolers and freezers to remove all food spills. Must detail clean oven and grill to remove all food spills and build up. 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 the rear storage area around ice machine in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up, floors at the cook line in need of detail cleaning grease in corners and along cooking equipment. Floors in front coffee area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up and spills. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in front cofee area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Correct and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted or displayed at this time of inspection serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served such as chicken,eggs,steak,serious violation 7-38-012

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Must provide chemical test strips at the 3 compartment sink to test the strength of the sanitizer,when sink is set up for wash,rinise,and sanitize,serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection report#1566588 date 08-21-2015(45)observed food handlers requirement not met,instructed to meet requirement and maintain,serious violation 7-42-090

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

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

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the prep cooler near the grill at prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cooked chicken on a tray in the walk in cooler without proper label containing product name and date. Instructed to properly label all foods that are out of the original containers. Observed raisins for sale in small containers without labels at the front service counter. Instructed to provide labels with name of business, address and ingredients and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors of the walk in cooler in need of deatil cleaning along the wall and in the corners to remove excessive food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed floor behind the ice machine in need of cleaning to remove debris. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed standing water in the corner and along the wall under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove all standing water to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wall behind dish machine in need of cleaning to remove dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a minor leak on the pipe under the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of soap stored on the floor under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground to prevent pest harborage.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers requirement not met. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Small cutting boards with deep, dark stains. Instd to remove stains and maintain or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Small holes noted around pipes and gaps along wallbase in storage areas. Instd to seal same and provide wall coving.

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

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease interceptor for 3-compartment sink. Instd to be able to locate or install same.

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

Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store properly in designated area.

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

Inspector’s note: Mice droppings noted (over 50) scattered in electrical storage room and storage room located in mens toilet room. Holes/gaps noted along wallbase and around pipes in same area. Instd to remove all droppings. Clean and sanitize all affected areas, and seal all holes/gaps. Recommend to contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious

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

Inspector’s note: Small cutting boards with deep, dark stains. Instd to remove stains and maintain or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease interceptor for 3-compartment sink. Instd to be able to locate or install same.

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

Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store properly in designated area.

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

Inspector’s note: Over 50 mouse droppings were found in the seating area perimeter and under the coolers. Two rodent holes were found, one under the front entrance way seating area and one in the restaurant rear seating area next to the electrical closet. Remove all evidence of pest activity, seal up any possible rodent openings and wash, rinse and sanitize all of the affected areas. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Kitchen utensils on the cooks line are stored in sanitizing solution, keep the sanitizer container with a wiping cloth inside and wipe surfaces and utensils in between use and let them air dry.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors are dirty under the coolers and garbage receptacles, wash rinse and sanitize the floors and inspect for defects in the base boards.

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

Inspector’s note: The walk in cooler has some condensation on the condenser surface area, a gap at the bottom of the cooler door is allowing moist air to be drawn in, repair the cooler door gasket and wipe down and sanitize said area.

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

Inspector’s note: The floor drain under the dish machine is dirty, clean and maintain the drains with a drain brush.