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CBA

11 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60606 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

CBA has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 13, 2015. The most recent inspection, on August 17, 2018, found no infractions.

4 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Pests and Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 1, 2017. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 25, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 28, 2016. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on June 2, 2017. For example: TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 14 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 1, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2071365 DATED 7/25/17; #18 - OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL AND SHELVES LOCATED BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND 20 SMALL FLIES LOCATED BY THE SODA MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FANS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND AN UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER THE REAR 1-COMP PREP SINK IN THE REAR AREA NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO AS TO HAVE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE COCA-COLA DISPENSING/ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA CAUSING LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER AT COUNTER TOP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOPS DRY.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOUND 3 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS (1 MALE, 2 FEMALES)WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. ALL NEW AND EXISTING FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS MUST OBTAIN THEIR HAVE THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
  4. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL AND SHELVES LOCATED BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND 20 SMALL FLIES LOCATED BY THE SODA MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FANS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND AN UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER THE REAR 1-COMP PREP SINK IN THE REAR AREA NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO AS TO HAVE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE COCA-COLA DISPENSING/ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA CAUSING LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER AT COUNTER TOP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOPS DRY.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOUND 3 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS (1 MALE, 2 FEMALES)WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. ALL NEW AND EXISTING FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS MUST OBTAIN THEIR HAVE THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND PUDDLES OF WATER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ABOVE STATED REFRIGERATOR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND AN UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER THE REAR 1-COMP PREP SINK IN THE REAR AREA NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO AS TO HAVE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE COCA-COLA DISPINSING/ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA CAUSING LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER AT COUNTER TOP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOPS DRY.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOUND 3 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. ALL NEW AND EXISTING FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS MUST OBTAIN THEIR HAVE THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
  6. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • DURING INSPECTION FOUND MORE THAN 25 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND THE CEILING AROUND THE FRONT COCA-COLA DISPENSING MACHINE AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ABOVE STATED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDES SERVICE PRIOR TO 6-9-2017. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
      • DURING INSPECTION FOUND TOXIC ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND USED.FOUND 3 FLY STICK BOARDS WITH SMALL FLIES STUCK ON STICKY BOARD HANGING OVER THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TOXIC ITEMS MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY STORED AND USED AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER REMOVED FLY STICK BOARDS FROM ABOVE STATED AREAS.SERIOUS CITATION.CDI.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND PUDDLES OF WATER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ABOVE STATED REFRIGERATOR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND AN UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER THE REAR 1-COMP PREP SINK IN THE REAR AREA NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO AS TO HAVE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE COCA-COLA DISPINSING/ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA CAUSING LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER AT COUNTER TOP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOPS DRY.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOUND 3 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. ALL NEW AND EXISTING FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS MUST OBTAIN THEIR HAVE THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.APPROX 2-LBS OF TUNA SALAD MAINTAINED AT 51.9F, 2-LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 50.3F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER, AT COST APPROX $25.00,-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND PREPACKAGED COOKIES,DESSERTS AT FRONT COUNTER WITH NO LABLES. PREPACKAGED FOODS NOT IN ORIGNAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR AREA OF ICE DISPENSER OF POP MACHINENOT CLEAN, HAS LIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING CEILING TILE IN DISH WASHING ROOM.MUST REPLACE. ALSO DUSTY CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS IN SAME AREA..MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DISH WASHING ROOM.2-BLOWN OUT LIGHTS IN CELING.MUST REPLACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKY SPRAYER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO LEAKY PIPE UNDER FRNT EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR BOTH.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES INSIDE HOT HOLING UNIT. COOKED SAUSAGE AT -88.6F,EGGS AT 86.1F.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER.APPROX 3LBS OF FOOD AT COST APPROX $20.00 WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR.NO HOT WATER AT SINK.ALSO NO HAND SOAP AT SINK.MUST REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER. ALSO POT FILLER FAUCET CONNECTED AT HAND SINK MUST BE REMOVED.PREMISE WILL BE REINSPECTED AFTER 48 HOURS.MUST HAVE VIOLATION CORRECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER AT SPRAYER CONNECTION AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WONT ALLOW HOT WATER TO COMPLETELY CUT OFF.MUST REPAIR CONNECTION AT SPRAYER.
  10. License

    0 infractions

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