Ptci Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 3, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Aug 26, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Noted left interior wall of ice machine not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted wiping cloths on countertop in front prep area. Instructed to hold wiping cloths in proper sanitizing buckets with sanitizing solution in between use to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed frozen vegetables stored in plastic storage totes in the freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in refuse enclosure. Noted tools, equipment and trash in corners. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items from premises to prevent pest harborage in enclosed area.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Recommends additional pick up days. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

3. Nov 7, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Oct 22, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink in prep area clogged, not draining. Instructed to repair and maintain all exposed hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed items 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.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30-50 rodent droppings throughout basement area. Instructed to remove droppings, receive additional pest control service, and maintain premises free of pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility does not have a record of any contract with a waste disposal company or a commerical dumpster. Instructed manager to provide proof of a contract or commerical dumpster for the facility. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b) citation issued

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored/dryimg improperly in the basement area. Instructed to properly store/dry mop properly.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the dirty/lenty vent in the washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the overhead lightbulb(s) are out in the washroom. Instructed to replace lightbulbs.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (such as chicken). Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Jul 21, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water slowly draining at hand sink located by dish washing area. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one missing allergen training certificate for certified food manager. Instructed to provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jan 18, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found old food debris and dead insects inside a chest freezer located in the basement. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

7. Jan 10, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food (chicken soup) held for over 24 hours with out a discard date. Instructed facility to provide discard dates for any tcs foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food discarded.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed an unsealed material used as dry food storage shelving in the basement. Instructed to replace/seal shelving to make smooth, easily cleanable and non-porous.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found old food debris and dead insects inside a chest freezer located in the basement. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage dumpsters overflowing with trash preventing lid closure. Instructed management that trash must be stored inside garbage receptacles so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

8. Aug 11, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no dates on prepped tcs foods inside coolers. Must properly label all prepped tcs foods with discard date no more than 7 day from preparation date. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide metal stem thermometer to accurately measure internal food temperature of tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood in rear prep area on wall. Instructed must seal or paint all wood surfaces to make smooth, easily cleanable and non-porous. Must maintain same.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust and grease accumulation on filters inside ventilation hood. Must remove dust/grease, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago food sanitation managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Aug 4, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap at hand sink in middle of prep near stairs or hand sink in rear of prep. Must provide soap (and must be easily accessible) at each hand sink at all times. Pic provided hand soap during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no dates on prepped tcs foods inside coolers. Must properly label all prepped tcs foods with discard date no more than 7 day from preparation date. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide metal stem thermometer to accurately measure internal food temperature of tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete pest control log book. Observed no recent proof of pest control service within the last 12 months. Instructed must provide service invoice from a license pest control company, dated within the last 12 months. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood in rear prep area on wall. Instructed must seal or paint all wood surfaces to make smooth, easily cleanable and non-porous. Must maintain same.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust and grease accumulation on filters inside ventilation hood. Must remove dust/grease, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago food sanitation managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. May 8, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant to all raw wood shelving and window units in prep area and front windows.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tile in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement and rear yard.