Archer Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2015
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Archer Cafe stretching back to 2013. The most recent visit was on Jul 24, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Archer Cafe is from Jul 24, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Archer Cafe is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jul 24, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 17, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN 50.8-54.5F AND CRAB RANGOON 50.3F STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHEAST CORNER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS(FOOD DEBRIS) AND NEAR FRYERS(GREASE BUILDUP). CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP).
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 23, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER, PREP AREA, NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER , MUST BE DATED,LABELED AND PLACED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND BAGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP OF DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Jan 22, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES
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Jan 15, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NOTED IN UNAPPROVED, NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO CEASE AND DESIST FOOD PREP OPERATION IN BASEMENT SINK INSTALLED AND APPROVAL OBTAINED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION OR STORAGE, UNAPPROVED FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH SEWAGE PIPING ABOVE ENTIRE PREP AREA (PREP TABLES, MIXER, OVENS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE FOOD PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES AND CAN NOT BE LOCATED UNDER SEWAGE PIPES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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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: RAT DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 30) IN REAR BASEMENT AREA WHERE GREASE INTERCEPTOR LOCATED. HOLES NOTED IN WALL AROUND PIPING. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Jun 26, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Archer Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Archer Cafe on file is from Jul 24, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Archer Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Archer Cafe.
Has Archer Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Archer Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Archer Cafe 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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