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CITY CAFE RESTAURANT

3234 N PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

CITY CAFE RESTAURANT has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 6, 2010. The most recent inspection, on April 23, 2015, found no infractions.

3 of 9 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 and Food temperature control.

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 once on October 30, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 once on December 13, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 12 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on October 30, 2014. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 29, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR (NEXT TO MOP SINK).--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE SAME COOLER.----------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE IN FRONT SERVICE/COOKING AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (COOLERS, MEAT SLICER, GRILL ETC.) STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DEEP FREEZERS, PREP AREA AND BASEMENT, HAS BUILD UP OF ICE/FROST. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND SANITIZE. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SEAL, AND PAINT LID ON GREASE TRAP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CEILING VENTS AND REACH IN COOLER VENTS HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE MACHICE HAVE BUILD OF OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CABINET UNDER STEAM TABLE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAin
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER ,KEEP DRY ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CRACKED BASEWALL TILES BEHIND COOLER AT THE REAR MUST BE REPLACED; BROKEN WALL TILES BEHIND 1ST COOLER NEAR GRILL MUST BE REPLACED; CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE WITH CLEAN KITCHEN /COOKING WARES ,AT THIS TIME COOKING WARES IS AWAY FROM THE HANDSINK
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; BROKEN VEGETABLE CONTAINER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR MUST BE REPLACED
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN STORAGE BASEMENT ,MUST BE REPLACED,MUST BE SMOOTH EASY TOO CLEAN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASEWALLS IN DISH AREA UNCLEAN AND BROKEN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES; CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT WITH TINY HOLES MUST BE SEALED;CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  8. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. License

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Coolers in prep area being used for storage not working and using ice to maintain temperature. Instructed repair coolers at have running at 40 F or below or remove from premises.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor in basement and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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