Ann Sather's Cafe on Southport

3416 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2010

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Ann Sather's Cafe on Southport is still short, with only two visits logged. On Sep 10, 2010, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Ann Sather's Cafe on Southport's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 10, 2010; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Ann Sather's Cafe on Southport is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 10, 2010

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #284996 ON 9/2/10 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01-OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA. SMITHEREEN PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN IS ONSITE TO MINIMIZE THE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVEN AND BROILER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE STOVE. OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM. MUST RESURFACE AND REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

Sep 2, 2010

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED EGGS STORED IN THE REACH-IN COOLER AT 59F. OBSERVED HOLLANDAISE SAUCE STORED ON THE COUNTER AT 102F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE STEAM TABLE: SAUSAGE GRAVY AT 111F, SAUSAGE AT 102F, BROWN GRAVY AT 130F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE CONCENTRATION AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE (0PPM CHLORINE). DISHMACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT CALLED ECOLAB, AND A TECHNICIAN WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN MACHINE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE STOVE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL THE OPENING. REPAIR THE CEILING ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ann Sather's Cafe on Southport last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ann Sather's Cafe on Southport on file is from Sep 10, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ann Sather's Cafe on Southport?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ann Sather's Cafe on Southport.

Has Ann Sather's Cafe on Southport's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ann Sather's Cafe on Southport have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ann Sather's Cafe on Southport 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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