Little Hoopers Play Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 9, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Aug 2, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: No sanitation certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: UPON ARRIVAL FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICES IN BOTH WASHROOMS, and FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON ON SITE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED MANAGER ARRIVED WITH PAPER TOWELS.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine found with a black substance build up at interior where ice is made. Instructed manager to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine. Clean and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths sitting on counter while not i use. Instructed manager all wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing container. Correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed reach in cooler for on tap drinks in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors along wall bases in front prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate while handling tcs food products such as milk. No city of chicago sanitation certificate posted at time of inspection. Instructed manager to obtain, maintain and post city of chicago sanitation certificate. Must correct and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

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

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Jan 9, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Missing backflow prevention device at ice machine. Instd to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: missing allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and maintain certification on site

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Dec 20, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to provide and maintain on site at all times

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine with debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: No pest control logbook or proof of service. Instd to provide complete pest control logbook and proof of service. Citation issued 7-38-020(c) priority foundation

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Missing backflow prevention device at ice machine. Instd to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: No commercial garbage disposal/service/dumpster on site. Instd to provide same and maintain. Citation issued 7-38-020(b) priority foundation

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/14/21 REPORT 2521237 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-101.19: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. 52 5-402.12: Grease Trap OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty nor certificate posted while handling tcs foods (milk). Instd to provide and maintain at all times. Citation issued priority foundation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and maintain certification on site

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Jun 14, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide adequate supplies for clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces under front counter. Instructed manager to seal and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap at 3- compartment sink. Instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All employees must provide food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Sep 15, 2020 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide with all the necessary items including disposable gloves, face mask, and disposable mop with appropriate sanitizer for norovirus. Priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no attached drainboard at 3- compartment sink. Must provide drainboard.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap at 3- compertment sink. Instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

7. Sep 10, 2020 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide with all the necessary items including disposable gloves, face mask, and disposable mop with appropriate sanitizer for norovirus. Priority foundation.

     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 hot water in childrens washroom. Hot water temperature 70.0f. Instructed hot water must be a minimium of 100.f. Priority violation

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot holding equipment for maintaining any hot foods on site. Instructed to provide. Priority violation.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate metal stem food temperature measuring device.must provide. Priority foundation

     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 no pest control log book on site. Must provide priority foundation

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no attached drainboard at 3- compartment sink. Must provide drainboard.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine chemical testing device for 3- compartment dishwashing facilities.. Must provide. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dishwashing facilities not maintained,( faucet neck only reach middle compartment) to short to reach all compartments of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to replace adequte faucet. Priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap at 3- compartment sink. Instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stain/ soiled ceiling tiles on premises. Must replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean