Cafe Urbano

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

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

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employees preparing andserving food without waring hair restraints. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in front food preparation area. Must properly stored wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty bottom surfaces of food prep tables in front food preparation area. Must repaint or replace prep tables.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on floor under around and behind all cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain at all times. Observed dirt accumulation on walls behind prep/dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed several cold-holding units throughout front kitchen and rear storage area missing internal ambient air thermometers. Instructed to provide at least one internal ambient air thermometer in a conspicuous and easily-viewable location in all equipment used to cold-hold tcs food items and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Outer opening not protected.side screen door mesh is missing .found main door opened.must replace mesh at said door or keep door closed at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Rust shelves under prep tables in the prep area,replace.not smooth and easily cleanable

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

Inspector’s note: Broken rubber lid at top of ice machine.must replace

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove peeling paint on ceiling above prep cooler broken wall by the side door.repair

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

Inspector’s note: Outer opening not protected.side screen door mesh is missing .found main door opened.must replace mesh at said door or keep door closed at all times.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooks line knives being stored improperly between prep cooler and table. Must provide a proper knife holder.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Plastic utensils stored in public view must be invert,to minimize source of contamination

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Rust shelves under prep tables in the prep area,replace.not smooth and easily cleanable

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

Inspector’s note: Broken rubber lid at top of ice machine.must replace

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Cold water handled at handwashing sink to tight to open.repair issue

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

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door to not be self closing. Instructed to install a self closing device and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove peeling paint on ceiling above prep cooler broken wall by the side door.repair

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 12-17-2024, report# 2609231 #10)6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located in prep area. Instructed to provide. #36)4-204.112(b) observed no thermomters inside prep coolers located in prep area. Instructed to provide. #56) 6-501.14: observed build up of dust on fan in bathroom. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condtion. #57)2-102.13:observed several employees without food handler training. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. #58)2-102.13:observed no allergen training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates to complete allergen training and maintain records on site at all times. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090,citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermomters inside prep coolers located in prep area. Instructed to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed some debris (cardboard boxes, microwave, door) on the ground near the dumpster in the rear courtyard. Instructed to remove debris and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight build-up of slime in interior of ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on fan in bathroom. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condtion.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11--observed ice machine in poor repair (with loose top/cover). Instructed to repair or replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13-- instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of all prep and reach-in coolers, prep and storage shelves throughout.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16--instructed to remove peeling paint on ceiling above prep/cooking area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout prep area and in rear storage area underneath storage racks.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermomemeter visible inside prep cooler and inside reach in coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine in poor repair (with loose top/cover). Instructed to repair or replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of all prep and reach-in coolers, prep and storage shelves throughout.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT CLEAN AND WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove peeling paint on ceiling above prep/cooking area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout prep area and in rear storage area underneath storage racks.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2500547 issued on 04-21-2021 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #37 - observed no label for bulk flour storage container in the dry storage room on the shelf. Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name. #53 - observed toilet room door to not be self closing. Instructed to install a self closing device and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no label for bulk flour storage container in the dry storage room on the shelf. Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door to not be self closing. Instructed to install a self closing device and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a hole on the ceiling above the food prep area. Instructed to seal and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no label for bulk flour storage container in the dry storage room on the shelf. Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door to not be self closing. Instructed to install a self closing device and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a hole on the ceiling above the food prep area. Instructed to seal and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation #53(no covered trash receptacle in washroom. Must provide) not corrected within 90 day time frame on the inspection report #2353152 dated for 12/11/19 . Instructed person in charge that the violation shall now classified as a priority foundation item due to noncompliance.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer for food handlers on premises. Instructed manager must provide and calibrate a metal stem thermometer for food handlers and keep on premises. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Some reach in coolers missing thermometers. Must provide working thermometers for all coolers.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

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

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink cold water handle loose. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacle in washroom. Must provide.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer for food handlers on premises. Instructed manager must provide and calibrate a metal stem thermometer for food handlers and keep on premises. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Some reach in coolers missing thermometers. Must provide working thermometers for all coolers.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

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

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink cold water handle loose. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacle in washroom. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on premises while potentially hazardous foods (tuna, ham,) are prepared. Instructed manager a city of chicago certified food manager must be on premises while potentially hazardous foods are prepared. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly label all pastries inside the small 1dr cooler closest to the front door with product name, date and facility information. Also must provide a label and date for food products stored inside stainless steel food containers at the 2dr fridge in the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet at the exposed hand sink in the prep area. Also must repair both cold and hot faucet handles so as to be easier to open and close. At this time both mentioned above are tight and difficult to open .must repair.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a working thermometer for the 1dr fridge closest to the front door entrance.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair broken self-closing device at the restroom door. Must also repair upper right hand corner of the screen at the rear screen exit door. Above stated door is rodent proofed at this time.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean wall by the small 2dr refrigerator to remove food splashes.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide one more sink stoppers for the 3-comp sink in order to properly set up the 3-comp for washing, rinsing and sanitizing at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must better organize small rear storage room so as not be cluttered.

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

Inspector’s note: All coffee and food prep staff must wear hair restraints at all times while in food/coffee prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Employee toilet room door must be self closing and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Employees without food handler requirement met. (no proof, no records,no appropiate documentation). Instd to operator to provide and maintain an organized system of documents as required.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection report#1502081 dated:11/20/2014. 38 must provide a back flow device at coffee machine, 02/18/2015 instructed to provide and maintain by 4/6/15. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove dusts accumulation on ventilation cover inside the toilet room and ceiling vent above food prep area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Employee toilet room door must be self closing and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Employees without food handler requirement met. (no proof, no records,no appropiate documentation). Instd to operator to provide and maintain an organized system of documents as required.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a back flow device at coffee machine,

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a back flow device at coffee machine,