7 Plates Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 8, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited 7 Plates Cafe 14 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 8, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. 7 Plates Cafe's record stops at Nov 8, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Nov 8, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON RACKS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE IN PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE MISSING HANDEL ON SAID COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AROUND DUCTWORK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 1, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT FOODS (SLICED HAM & SLICED TOMATOES), STORED IN 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARK RTE & TCS FOODS HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. WITH CONSUME BY DATE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON RACKS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE IN PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE MISSING HANDEL ON SAID COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AROUND DUCTWORK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARKING TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON STE WIT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Feb 28, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINS ON PREP TABLES CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN KICHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE DIHSWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRINING SLOW IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST COVER ELETRICAL OUTLET IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP COVER RUSTED. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UUNECESSARY ARTICLE ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR ON THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEM 6INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR THE EASE OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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Feb 22, 2018
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN KICHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE DIHSWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT THE FRONT SERVING STATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT AT THE FRONT SERVING STATION.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. NO CHLORINE SANITIZER REGISTERING 00PM. MUST REPAIR SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. ABOVE WILL NOT BE USING DISHMACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED. PREMISES HAS OTHER ALTERNATIVE SOURCE FOR SANITIZING. PREMISES HAS A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES/MULTIUSE ITEMS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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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: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINS ON PREP TABLES CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE WATER LINE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPRAYER HANGING BELOW RIM AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASH MACHINE. MUST ADJUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRINING SLOW IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST COVER ELETRICAL OUTLET IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP COVER RUSTED. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST REPAIR SLOW LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CONNECT ICE BIN TO A WATER LINE IN FRONT BAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: STEAM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UUNECESSARY ARTICLE ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR ON THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEM 6INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR THE EASE OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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Apr 11, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN SAID COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN AND HOTLINE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE FRONT OF THE FURNACE CLOSET. ALSO, SEAL FLOOR DRAIN IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS IN MAIN PREP AREA, GREASE AND DUST PRESENT. ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE WALL VENT ON THE NORTHEAST WALL, EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GOOSENECK FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN IS CONSTANTLY DRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER (MAINTENANCE MATERIALS, CHUNKS OF CONCRETE, WOOD BEAMS, ETC.) PILED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jun 4, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING FISH, PORK, DUCK AND CALAMARI AT 48.0 F. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING : 1.3LBS OF FILET AT 47.6 F VALUED AT $10.65, .5LBS OF TROUT AT 47.3F VALUED AT $13.00, .2 LBS OF CALAMARI AT 48.8 F VALUED AT $.50, .4LBS OF SHRIMP AT 48.7F VALUED AT $2.00, 10LBS OF DUCK AT 47.8F VALUED AT $45, 5LBS OF PORK AT 47.6 VALUED AT $8.00, 6LBS OF SALMON AT 47.6F VALUED AT $12.00. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY. DISCARDED AND DESTROYED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE REGISTERING OPPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED. NO CITATION ISSUED RESTAURANT WAS NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITHCEN NEED TO BE REPAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION ON SITE
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Sep 22, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 11, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. INTERIOR PANEL WITH BROWNISH/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGER/OWNER DISCARDED THE ICE,CLEANED AND SANITIZED INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION.
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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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED W/OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIUOUS 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE BULK CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Dec 2, 2013
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANS BEING WASHED/SCRUBBED INSIDE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE AND THAT THE UTILITY MOP SINK MUST BE USED FOR WASTE WATER ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: HOLE IN FLOOR TILE NEXT TO FLOOR DRAIN ON COOKS LINE. MUST SEAL. DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER METAL RACK SHELVING IN SERVER STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE SPICE STORAGE RACKS. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH RUST, PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER.
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Jul 8, 2010
Consultation
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
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Jun 22, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY THREE DOZEN COOKED FALAFEL IN A CONTAINER ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL TOP @ 92.6F & 91.4F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TABLEWARES IN DINING ROOM MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES, MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLER OR EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO HOT WATER AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR COOKS LINE COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 7 Plates Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 7 Plates Cafe on file is from Nov 8, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 7 Plates Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at 7 Plates Cafe.
Has 7 Plates Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 7 Plates Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 7 Plates Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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