Dirty Tiffs Cafe

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the logbook. Instructed to provide a current pest control logbook and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front door. Must provide and maintain a weather strip to prevent entry point for pests.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in coolers to remove spills and debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris, dust and/or grease on attached pipe and other wall fixture. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in coolers to remove spills.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on the washroom door. Must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors and walls through out to remove food splatter.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the rear prep area and front service counter. Must remove and/or organize to prevent harborage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom of the fryers in kitchen.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: The hot water faucet knob at the three comp sink faucet on the right side is missing; instructed to replace faucet knob. (two faucets at sink)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under and behind kitchen equipment (refrigeration unit and grease receptor at sink).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Some unnecessary items in the storage closet across from the washroom; instructed to organize and maintain to avoid clutter.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the washroom is not working; must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front entrance door and the rear exit screen door not completely rodent proofed as required; instructed to properly rodent proof doors as required.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No backflow device located at mop sink; must install.

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

Inspector’s note: No self closing device on washroom door; instructed to install.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front entrance door and the rear screen door not rodent proofed at at the bottom; instructed to rodent proof doors to avoid possible rodent entry.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No backflow device located at mop sink; must install.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from october 14, 2020; must correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. #57 all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training. #58 all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

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

Inspector’s note: Hand washing sink needs to be caulked at the top. Instructed to caulk and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Mop sink has no back flow prevention device. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no trash receptacles in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids/covers. Maintain same.