1250 South Llc — Crave Cafe & Lounge

1250 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

American

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2013

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at 1250 South Llc — Crave Cafe & Lounge is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 21, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that 1250 South Llc — Crave Cafe & Lounge's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 21, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; 1250 South Llc — Crave Cafe & Lounge is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 21, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2013

License

5 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT OPERATIONAL (MACHINE DOES NOT POWER ON). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT DISHMACHINE PROVIDES A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F AND ABOVE. PREMISES HAS TWO 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HANDSINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS NOT MAINTAINED. THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS FILLED WITH GARBAGE AND THE LIDS CANNOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE DUMPSTER IS NOT OVERFILLED WITH GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES AND ALL EQUIPMENT.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: PROVIDE CONTAINERS FOR ICE SCOOPS BEHIND THE BAR AND AT THE ICE MACHINE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 1250 South Llc — Crave Cafe & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 1250 South Llc — Crave Cafe & Lounge on file is from Aug 21, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has 1250 South Llc — Crave Cafe & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 1250 South Llc — Crave Cafe & Lounge have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 1250 South Llc — Crave Cafe & Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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