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Cafe Tola #2, 3324 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

Latest report: March 21, 2023 8:00 AM
MZ

1 year ago

Report date: Mar 17, 2023
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: 4-204. 112(b) instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 observed faucet missing on the left side (between wash and rinse compartment of the 3... See More compartment sink) instructed to replace.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 instructed to repair loose faucet at handsink inside the washroom.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: 5-501. 17 toilet receptacle must be covered inside the washroom. Instructed to provide lid/cover.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114 observed non working automatic soap dispenser/no longer in use above 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11 instructed to clean and maintain ceiling vent cover above rear dining area leading to rear prep/dishwashing area.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-202. 11 instructed to replace non working lightbulb inside 4 door reach-in cooler in rear prep/dishwashing area.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation violations not corrected from inspection report# 2572345 issued on 03-10-2023 priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued #55 - instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles at rear dishwashing 3-compartment sink/prep area. #57 - observed no food handler certificates provided on the premises. Must show proof of training for all food handling employees. #58 - allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificates on site.

Source: chicago.gov
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IF

1 year ago

Report date: Mar 10, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found handsink in front prep area not accessible for employee handwashing. Noted coffee jar and utensils stored in the said handsink. Instructed manager, handwashing sink must be clear and accessible for employees... See More to wash hands at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed improper thawing procedure of frozen (pastor) meat on top of chest freezer in the basement. Instructed management, thawing must occur under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41. 0f or less or completely submerged under running water or thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment with no interruption in the process. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed faucet missing on the left side (between wash and rinse compartment of the 3 compartment sink) instructed to replace.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: instructed to repair loose faucet at handsink inside the washroom.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: toilet receptacle must be covered inside the washroom. Instructed to provide lid/cover.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed non working automatic soap dispenser/no longer in use above 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to clean and maintain ceiling vent cover above rear dining area leading to rear prep/dishwashing area.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: instructed to replace non working lightbulb inside 4 door reach-in cooler in rear prep/dishwashing area.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from inspection report# 2562530 issued on 08-22-2022 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #10 - observed no handwashing signage at handsink located front prep area. Must provide and maintain. #55 - instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles at rear dishwashing 3-compartment sink/prep area. #57 - observed no food handler certificates provided on the premises. Must show proof of training for all food handling employees. #58 - allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificates on site.

Source: chicago.gov
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LU

3 years ago

Report date: Jan 15, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: employee health policy not available at this time. Instructed to implement an employee health policy, and maintain policy on-site. For more information regarding policy go to www. Cityofchicago. Org/health.... See More Priority foundation, 7-38-012(a) no citation issued.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: clean up kit not available at this time. Must provide and maintain on-site, procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomit or diarrheal events. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: ice scoop imroperly stored on top of ice machine. Instructed manager must provide a clean container for ice scoop.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: no sanitizing test strips on premises. Instructed manager must provide sanitizing test strips on premises. 7-38-005 priority foundation.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: ventilation hood with grease build up. Instructed manager must clean and maintain ventilation hood.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: backflow prevention device not located at espresso machine and coffee machine water lines. Must provide backflow prevention devices and make visible at said location. S

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: no covered trash receptacle in washroom. Must provide.

Source: chicago.gov
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Diarrhea

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My boyfriend and I went to Cafe Tola for lunch, we had pinto and rajas empanadas and 2 tacos, one al pastor and one chicken mole. We both had diarrhea later that evening into the next day. This was all we ate yesterday. Stay away! :( | Symptoms: Diarrhea See Less
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Report date: Mar 25, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 10 small dark winged flies in demo kitchen in rear of facility. Observed small flies on walls, boxes, three compartment sink and side of ice machine. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity,... See More clean and sanitize interior of three compartment sink and clean other affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 3/25/2024. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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Report date: Mar 21, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no soap or paper towels at food lab hand sink. Instructed to both soap and towels at all times in a food prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030

10. Adequate handwashing sinks... See More properly supplied and accessible
- comments: see violation #60

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: large bulk food containers in dry storage room in need of labeling. Instructed to correct and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 40-50 rodent droppings in food lab. Along all wall bases under storage shelve, behind cooking and hot holding equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize all areas and maintain. Contact pest control for services. Priority foundaton 7-38-020(a)

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: food grade containers may not be stored inverted on floor where they are being contaminated with dust, dirt and rodent activity. Instructed to remove wash rinse and sanitize and store properly.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed cooking equipment in food lab in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: toilet in lunchroom staff toilet room not functioning properly. Flushing is not operating properly. Instructed to correct and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors throughout food lab in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain. Ceiling in walk in cooler in kitchen in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Instructed to correct and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: coving needed along wall base in food lab along stove area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not correct from march 24, 2023 report #2573124 #10 observed timed faucets not functioning properly at hand washing sink in kitchen staff washroom. Water must run continously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet. Instructed to correct and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

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39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed two exposed ice bins in bar with no lid/cover on ice bins. Instructed to provide lids/covers for ice bins in bar to prevent contamination of ice in ice bin during storage to prevent exposure to splashes, dust or other contamination.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed scoop laying on top of flour. Instructed to store utensils with their handles above the food within containers that can be closed.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed knives, forks and spoons in staging area not covered or inverted. Instructed to store utensils inverted with handles up or covered during storage to prevent contamination.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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