Skip to content
Loading map…

LA CATEDRAL CAFE

4544 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Restaurant

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    13 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, AND DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 54.7F,HAM AT 51.9F,EGGS AT 50.3F,CHEESE AT 53.0F,PORK CHORIZO AT 54.0F,CUT TOMATOES 51.9F,MILK AT 53.4F,CREAM CHEESE AT 52.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,BEANS,CHICKEN ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 52.3F.THE MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. - COS
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN 3 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET AT MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AT FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND RUST ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEAR THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1990119 DATED:03/07/2017-- 16. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.03/14/2017. AT THIS TIME,ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION".MUST NOT USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL THE CDPH-OFFICE IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX OR E-MAIL FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • SEE VIOLATION#14.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# DATED: 32 Instructed facility to obtain and maintain a lid for the bar ice bin. Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard at the right side of the kitchen exposed handsink that is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed a torn gasket on the middle two door prep cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. 09/17/2016 38 Observed the east/men's washroom on the first floor to have no working exhaust fan. Instructed to repair and maintain. 43 Observed the ice scoop stored in the ice bin at the bar. Instructed to store separately in a sanitary fashion and to maintain. 09/17/2016 45 Not all employees have foodhandler certificates. Instructed facility to comply with requirement and maintain. 09/17/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 3/14/2017 AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLAEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED DIM LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT DRAIN PIPE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AREA ALSO,MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 25. TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
      • Observed a spray bottle, unlabeled, hooked on the open bar ice bin with nozzle pointing into ice. Upon opening bottle the liquid smelled like a cleaning product. Employee stated it was glass cleaner. Instructed facility to dump all ice and sanitize bin. Instructed to maintain all toxic/cleaning items below food and food contact surfaces to prevent possible contamination. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Instructed facility to obtain and maintain a lid for the bar ice bin. Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard at the right side of the kitchen exposed handsink that is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed a torn gasket on the middle two door prep cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed food containers stored on the floor under the bar three compartment sink. Instructed facility to store off the floor and away from the three compartment sink and to maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed the east/men's washroom on the first floor to have no working exhaust fan. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed the sprayer attached to the dish machine to have a leak at the sprayer neck. Instructed to repair and maintain.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Observed the ice scoop stored in the ice bin at the bar. Instructed to store separately in a sanitary fashion and to maintain.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Not all employees have foodhandler certificates. Instructed facility to comply with requirement and maintain.
  9. License

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER TOP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXHAUST FAN IN BATHROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,