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Cafe Central, 1437 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

6 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 17, 2025
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the prep coolers. Observed beef stew at 44-57f, potato puree at 44f, and root vegetable puree at 44f inside of the prep coolers. Management instructed… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Regulatory Report

Cafe Central, 1437 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 18, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 112 observed dead cockroaches on the floor of the food prep area, inside of the protective plastic along the outside of the 2-door freezer, on top of the dish machine, and glueboards… See more

#rats #mice #rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Regulatory Report

Cafe Central, 1437 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 7, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed to have a certified food manager present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or… See more

#rats #mice #rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Regulatory Report

Cafe Central, 1437 W Chicago Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Nov 22, 2023
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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