JANIK'S CAFE

Address: 2011 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Apr 15, 2026

Key Findings

• ○ Observed ice machine located near the frontline with a build-up of black dirt/slime substance over the ice cubes stored below in ice bin Code 16

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (20 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — 2026-04-15 00:00:00 (Canvass) 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR THE FRONTLINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK DIRT/SLIME SUBSTANCE OVER THE ICE CUBES STORED BELOW IN ICE BIN. INS
• Pass — 2025-04-17 00:00:00 ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2024-06-14 00:00:00 () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANA
• Pass — 2023-07-31 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2022-01-13 00:00:00 () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE S
• Pass — 2021-01-05 00:00:00 () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION,
• Pass — 2020-06-24 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FLY TRAP LOCATED ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM UTENSILS AND OPEN FOODS. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED &
• Pass — 2019-11-15 00:00:00 () 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOME'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2019-01-14 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MA
• Pass — 2018-03-09 00:00:00 () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE MOP CLOSET TO REMOVE DEBRIS A
• Pass — 2017-12-14 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCH
• Pass — 2017-04-24 00:00:00 () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED WHOLE CHICKENS STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS LOCATED IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUC
• Pass — 2016-06-29 00:00:00 () 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NO LABELS PROVIDED AT REPACKED SWEETS,MUST PROVIDE:SOURCE AND FOOD INGREDIENT.
• Pass — 2015-12-14 00:00:00 () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILL
• Pass — 2015-03-19 00:00:00 () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 34. FLO
• Pass — 2014-12-08 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEA
• Pass — 2014-02-06 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE
• Pass — 2013-01-04 00:00:00 () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor behind equipment, along wallbase and storage rooms not cleaned. Instructed t
• Pass — 2012-04-05 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an
• Pass — 2011-05-18 00:00:00 () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep

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