Bar Cafe San Francesco, 3815 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Bar Cafe San Francesco
Address: 3815 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Dec 10, 2012
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 7, 2011 0
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 14, 2011 0
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 16, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Dec 10, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Sep 7, 2011

Video gaming machine in rear prep area. Instructed to remove machine in prep area or have area sectioned off from prep area.
Unnecessary articles stored on premises and stock not properly stored. Instructed to elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove all unused articles
Thermometer not visible inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
Sinks, cooking equipment, utensils, unused equipment, coolers and storage shelves/cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase, behind equipment and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ceiling and light cover in prep and basement not maintained. Instructed to replace cracked light cover in prep area and replace all damaged ceiling tile thru-out premises.
Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink, water with food particles coming up left side. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and/or drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation isued 7-38-030.

Sep 14, 2011

Backflow device not installed on utility faucet. Must install backflow device or remove threads from faucet.
Violation has been upgraded to Critical
Previous serious violation not corrected: report #557531, 09-07-2011: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink, water with food particles coming up left and right sides. Additionally, water coming-up in exposed hand sink also at this time. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and/or drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Contact plumber to correct violation. Critical citation issued 7-42-090.
Unnecessary articles stored on premises and stock not properly stored. Instructed to elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove all unused articles
Sinks, cooking equipment, utensils, unused equipment, coolers and storage shelves/cabinets (kitchen and all washrooms) not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase, behind equipment and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Remove all grease and food debris and litter through-out.
Ceiling and light cover in prep and basement not maintained. Instructed to replace cracked light cover in prep area and replace all damaged ceiling tile thru-out premises.
Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
Thermometer not visible inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
Video gaming machines in rear food prep area. Instructed to remove machines from prep area or have area sectioned off from prep area.

Sep 16, 2011

Violation #24 now corrected.
Violation #14 now corrected.
Violation #33 now corrected.
Violation #35 now corrected.
Violation #44 now corrected.
Violation #40 now corrected.
Violation #37 now corrected.
Backflow prevention devie purchased is wrong size. Instructed to remove threads or provided proper backflow prevention device.
Some organizing has been done. However additional unnecessary/unused items to be removed from closet under stairs.
Violation #34 now corrected.

Dec 10, 2012

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (PREP/BAR), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND IN BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (NEWSPAPER, BOXES ETC.) STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES (BAR/PREP/BASEMENT)TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP AREA.

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