540 Cafe — Drw
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited 540 Cafe — Drw 14 times, with records going back to 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
540 Cafe — Drw's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (PAPER CUPS, BOWLS) IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY/PAPER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN ALL SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR DURING STORAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE DRY/PAPER STORAGE AREA HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE DRY/PAPER STORAGE AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing and stacked while wet, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
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Apr 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager present on site, instructed to have a certified food service manager present. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Apr 18, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER (FLOUR) LOCATED UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS NAME.
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86
Jan 29, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS OUT OF TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN INDULGE GRILL PREP AREA @ IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES... APPROXIMATELY 7LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES AND LINKS, NOTED TEMPERATURE BETWEEN @68.5F AND 72.5F , AND APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 89.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT HELD FOOD ITEMS @ 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN. SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS ( EGGS, CHICKEN, TOMATOES, CUT MELONS, SOUP). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT TWO HAND-SINKS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. HAND-SINKS WERE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NEAR SANDWICH, SALAD AND SOUP PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND-SINK AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF CANBINET/REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATED DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK ON HOT WATER NOZZLE ON HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR SALAD BAR AND SANDWICH PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STORED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND BOXES STORED ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN CEILING LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INTENSIFY LIGHTING IN SAID AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Jan 18, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSES FAUCET IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLES IN 540 CAFE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. IN THE SWEET STATION HOT HOLDING UNIT, FOUND 20LBS OF CHICKEN @ 113.4F-120.2F; IN STANLEYS DELI IN GRAB AND GO ICE CONTAINER, FOUND 1.5LBS OF SALAD WITH CHICKEN @ 51.8F AND FOUND .50LB CHICKEN WRAP AT 48.7F. IN THE BRGR BELLY STATION ON COUNTER IN PAN, FOUND 2.5LBS OF FRIED CHICKEN @ 76.5F. AT THE BRGR BELLY FRONT COLD HOLDING UNIT, FOUND 2LBS OF CHOPPED TOMATOES @ 54.7F AND 2LBS OF LIQUID EGGS @ 66.4F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR LOWER OR 140F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE DENATURED FOOD WITH A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 29LBS, VALUED AT $188.00, DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS WITHOUT SOAP AND OR PAPER TOWELS: HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP WITHOUT SOAP; MENS AND WOMANS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN KITCHEN WITHOUT SOAP AND HAND SINK IN KITCHEN NEAR ENTRY TO FRONT PREP WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN THE MENS EMPLOYEE REST ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SENSOR IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS NOT PROPERLY TIMED. WATE MUST RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS (@ 85f) TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Nov 14, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE DELI STATION TO BE HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND HOLDING 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT UNITS FOR COLD HOLDING MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT THE DELI STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: POTATO SALAD, 48 DEGREES; PASTA SALAD, 47 DEGREES, COLESLAW, 49 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 15 LBS WORTH $20 OF PRODUCT. ALSO NOTED CREAM CHEESE STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ON THE SERVICE COUNTER. NOTED APPROX. 4-5 LBS OF CREAM CHEESE WORTH $20 AT 67 DEGREES, WHICH OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOWL BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FLOUR IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROWNISH RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE POTATO SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED, WOODEN CUTTING BOARDS IN EQUIPMENT STORAGE. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF UNDER THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THESE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND/OR EQUIPMENT STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AN EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CABINET TO THE RIGHT OF THE MAIN FRYERS AND THE CABINET IN THE SANDWICH STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVING DETACHING FROM THE WALL IN THE EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM, AND THROUGHOUT THE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COVING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT COVER NEAR THE LOADING SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FANS IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS TO BE INOPERABLE. MUST PROVIDE FUNCTIONING VENTILATION FANS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MAINTAINED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BECOME A FOOD HANDLER WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
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Oct 8, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN CABINET IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA AND REMOVE TAPE. REPAIR BROKEN CABINET DOOR UNDERNEATH THE SODA DISPENSER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS,ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOODS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF EACH ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD ITEM COMTAINERS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER STORAGE CABINETS IN THE GRILL, COFFEE AND DELI AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AS NEEDED, IN DRY STORAGE CLOSETS UNDER SHELVING AND IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. KEEP FLOORS DRY UNDER THE ICE MACHINES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BEVERAGE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK ACROSS FROM THE POT WASHER. REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THE TWO LARGE ICE MACHINES. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE GRILL PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE SODA DISPENSER OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKS AT THE UNUSED TRAY CONVEYOR IN THE LARGE DISHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE HALLWAYS, PREP AREAS AND IN THE UNUSED PREP AREA OUTSIDE OF THE BEVERAGE COOLER. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND IN THE UNUSED CONFERENCE CENTER ROOM.
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Oct 7, 2015
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LARGE CONVEYOR DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180 DEGREES F DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. FINAL RINSE CYCLE AT DISH MACHINE NOTED AT 165 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR MACHINE TO ALLOW FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE MUST REACH 180 DEGREES F.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN REAR HALLWAYS. MUST REMOVE EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN CABINET IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA AND REMOVE TAPE. REPAIR BROKEN CABINET DOOR UNDERNEATH THE SODA DISPENSER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS,ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOODS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF EACH ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD ITEM COMTAINERS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER STORAGE CABINETS IN THE GRILL, COFFEE AND DELI AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AS NEEDED, IN DRY STORAGE CLOSETS UNDER SHELVING AND IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. KEEP FLOORS DRY UNDER THE ICE MACHINES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BEVERAGE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK ACROSS FROM THE POT WASHER. REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THE TWO LARGE ICE MACHINES. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE GRILL PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE SODA DISPENSER OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKS AT THE UNUSED TRAY CONVEYOR IN THE LARGE DISHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE HALLWAYS, PREP AREAS AND IN THE UNUSED PREP AREA OUTSIDE OF THE BEVERAGE COOLER. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND IN THE UNUSED CONFERENCE CENTER ROOM.
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Oct 2, 2015
License
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LARGE CONVEYOR DISH MACHINE NOT ON AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR MACHINE TO ALLOW FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS, IN THE REAR PREP AREAS, IN THE DINING AREAS, IN THE STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE REAR HALLWAY, NEAR THE TWO LARGE ICE MACHINES AND IN THE DISHROOM NEAR THE CONVEYOR DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN CABINET IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA AND REMOVE TAPE. REPAIR BROKEN CABINET DOOR UNDERNEATH THE SODA DISPENSER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS,ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOODS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF EACH ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD ITEM COMTAINERS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER STORAGE CABINETS IN THE GRILL, COFFEE AND DELI AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AS NEEDED, IN DRY STORAGE CLOSETS UNDER SHELVING AND IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. KEEP FLOORS DRY UNDER THE ICE MACHINES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BEVERAGE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK ACROSS FROM THE POT WASHER. REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THE TWO LARGE ICE MACHINES. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE GRILL PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE SODA DISPENSER OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKS AT THE UNUSED TRAY WASHER IN THE LARGE DISHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE HALLWAYS, PREP AREAS AND IN THE UNUSED PREP AREA OUTSIDE OF THE BEVERAGE COOLER. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND IN THE UNUSED CONFERENCE CENTER ROOM.
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Sep 25, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 540 Cafe — Drw last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 540 Cafe — Drw on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 540 Cafe — Drw?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at 540 Cafe — Drw.
Has 540 Cafe — Drw's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 540 Cafe — Drw have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 540 Cafe — Drw means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 540 Cafe — Drw inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 540 Cafe — Drw is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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