Aha Crepe
Last inspected: Nov 8, 2017
70
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Aha Crepe, the earliest from 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 8, 2017. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Aha Crepe since Nov 8, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 8, 2017
Recent Inspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR AND OTHER DRY INGREDIENTS) WHERE FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AND DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS)IN FRONT PREP, REAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Nov 3, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS CONTAINING MILK, CREAM, AND EGGS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OF SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR AND OTHER DRY INGREDIENTS) WHERE FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AND DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS)IN FRONT PREP, REAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Jan 27, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 20, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT OF CUSTOMER COUNTER, WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE PER LAST INSPECTION REPORT DATED 1/28/2016. STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1386629, DATED 1/28/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #38; Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK. # 45; IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT WITH RICE FLOUR INSIDE, NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP. INTERIOR SURFACE OF MICROWAVE IN FRONT PREP. EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER STORAGE RACKS FRONT PREP, AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND THE SUN PUMP, AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL 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 CEILING VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2016
License
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FREEZER FOR FROZEN FOODS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OR CONTRACT ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BAR SIZE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISH WASHING MULITUSE UTENSILS.MUST PROVIDE EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE USED TO VERIFY THAT EQUIPMENT CAN BE SUBMERGED INTO SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF THAT COMPRESSOR UNIT IS STORED ON IN BASEMENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CAULK GAP AT WINDOW FRAME IN DINING AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM AND SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aha Crepe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aha Crepe on file is from Nov 8, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aha Crepe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Aha Crepe.
Has Aha Crepe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aha Crepe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aha Crepe 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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