Food Safety Report: Cafe Tola Ii, 3324 N California Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

3324 North California Avenue, Chicago, 60618 Illinois, United States

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 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