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Armitage Courtyard Cafe

4255 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 23, 2016
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Armitage Courtyard Cafe has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The most recent visit was on Nov 23, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Armitage Courtyard Cafe's record stops at Nov 23, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 23, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT TOASTER OVEN, AND REAR FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE PREP TABLE REAR UNDER THE MICOWAVE, AND WALL POTATO CHOPPER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING FAN BLADES DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jun 3, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SMALL COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Sep 4, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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95
Oct 16, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 9, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT TOOL STORAGE AREA AND LADDER STORAGE AREA.ALSO INTERIOR ADJACENT DOORS BETWEEN BUSINESSES ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/9/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED SINK WELL GASKET LEAKING WATER HEAVILY INTO BUCKET UNDERNEATH SINK NOT ABLE TO KEEP WATER INSIDE OF SINK BASIN WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AND TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS7-38-030)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON ALL SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND BASMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Jan 17, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 12, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST BE UP AND OPERATING, AT TIME OF INSPECTION,
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING PREP AREA,
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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 WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC.,
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, MUST PROVIDE PROOF,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Armitage Courtyard Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Armitage Courtyard Cafe on file is from Nov 23, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Armitage Courtyard Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Armitage Courtyard Cafe.

Has Armitage Courtyard Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Armitage Courtyard Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Armitage Courtyard 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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