Food Safety Report: Thorndale West Cafe #1, 1124 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

1124 West Thorndale Avenue, Chicago, 60660 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jul 5, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: hand soap stocked at mop sink. Must remove hand soap from mop sink and wash hands only at hand sinks.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: found a kitchen prep cooler turned off, not in use nor food inside. Not able to mainatin adequate temperature. Tagged unit 'held for inspection' must repair and maintain 41f and below. Priority violation: 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: remove dead roaches throughout the premises including inside frames, coolers, microwave etc. Clean and sanitize, remove all dead roaches.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: we observed numerous, live cockroaches throughout the premises: inside white reach-in freezer by hinges and rubber gasket, behind the counter between panels at coffee area under the countertop, at dishroom area, inside the unused cooler, crawling on walls and floor in food preparation and utensil washing areas. Observed live roaches inside the pest control log book and on top of the table where sanitarian was writing the report. Approximately 100 roaches on site. Instructed to eliminate roaches, clean and sanitize areas, utensils and equipment. Have premises serviced by a licensed pest control company. Priority violation: 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: openings at wood panels under the front counter must be sealed to prevent roach harborage.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: dishmachine with mineral build-up. Clean and maintain

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: water pipe behind the faucet at scrape sink and three compartment sink in poor repair, continuosly leaking. Repair issue.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: excess water on floor in dishroom area. Keep area dry and clean.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: broken ceiling at front prep area by the white reach-in freezer must be sealed.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clutter, unnecessary items, unused utensils and equipment on the floor along the west wall. Must remove items from the area and store all else to facilitate cleaning and to prevent pest harborage.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: allergen training certificate expired instructed to renew. Valid only for three years only.

Source: chicago.gov