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INTERURBAN CAFE & PASTRY SHOP

2008 N HALSTED ST REAR, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Bakery

Inspection summary

INTERURBAN CAFE & PASTRY SHOP has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 25, 2012. The most recent inspection, on July 25, 2017, found no infractions.

2 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 19, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 19, 2016. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • 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 once on January 14, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on January 14, 2014. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 May 16, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELEVATE JUGS OF WATER OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1771119 5/19/16 NOT CORRECTED#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN DINING AREA.#33-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,CEILING FAN,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.#34-MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,COMPRESSOR AND MECHANICAL AREA.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASE ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.#41-MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOORAND AWAY FROM WALLS IN COMPRESSOR AND MECHANICAL ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELEVATE JUGS OF WATER OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM REAR HAND SINK BASIN.
  5. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN DINING AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,CEILING FAN ,FLOOR MIXER,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CART IN WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,MOPSINK AREA,COMPRESSOR AND MECHANICAL CLOSET.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER,SMALL OPENINGS IN GARAGE DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN GARAGE,REAR PREP AREA,COMPRESSOR AND MECHANICAL CLOSET.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IN FOOD PREP AREA.ONLY EMPLOYEES ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDER INFORMATION PROVIDED
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Must provide SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER/WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE ALL MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET TO STORE STOCKS. Must clean in detail the floor inside the washroom.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Cracked/broken wall tile inside the washroom. Must repair/replace wall tile.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Burned out light bulbs in the prep area. Must replace light bulbs.
  8. 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
      • Side exit door and overhead door not rodent/insects proofed,with over 1/4 of an inch gap on the bottom of each door. Instructed to rodent/insects proof the doors. Citation issued serious 7-38-020.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • 3 compartment sink not maintained. Waste water backing up on the 3 compartment sink. also the washbowl sink of the washroom is slow draining. Instructed to repair to have a well draining sink. Citation issued serious 7-38-030.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Instructed to clean and sanitize the chopping board on top of the prep table and interior panel of the ice machine and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Must provide SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER/WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE ALL MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET TO STORE STOCKS. Must clean in detail the floor inside the washroom.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Cracked/broken wall tile inside the washroom. Must repair/replace wall tile.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Burned out light bulbs in the prep area. Must replace light bulbs.
  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. SINK NOW HAS SPRAY ARM ONLY AND SOAP/SANITIZER DISPENSING SYSTEM.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR TALL REACH-IN COCA-COLA COOLER STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
  10. License

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR HANDSINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILE AT THE TOP OF THE EAST WALL OF THE REAR PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR THE TRACK LIGHTING OVER THE FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTALL A WORKING VENTILATION FAN FOR THE RESTROOM.

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