Atomix Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Atomix Cafe has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 16, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Atomix Cafe since Jul 16, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Atomix Cafe on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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. INSTRUCTE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE SERVING AND PREPING FOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN BOTH WASHROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 16, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS AND CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHEVLING AND COUNTER TOP IN THE FRONT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE 1st FAUCET FIXTURE WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RIPPED GASKET AROUND THE 2-DOOR DAIRY AND TEA COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY RAGS AND TOWELS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD AND DRINKS IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 28, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BLACK SUBSTANCE ON RUBBER GASKET OF THE WHITE REACH IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PARTIAL OF COVING IS MISSED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LENTIL SOUP BEEN COOKED ON TWO BURNER UNIT AT REAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED VENTILATION/ HOOD(COMMERCIAL),OR REMOVE UNIT.ALSO NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT BOTH WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 20, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TAKING FOOD ORDERS AND PAYMENT AND TOUCHING HIS FACE AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD FROM SCOOPING ICE FROM ICE BIN TO SLICE BAGELS. ALSO NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COMING OUT FROM WASHROOM ENTERING PREP AREA AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS STARTED TO TOUCH FOOD CONTAINER WITH FOOD INSIDE(TEA).MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS.MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR.WATER IS BACKING UP AT COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT OR FAUCET IS TURNED ON NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE.SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BLACK SUBSTANCE ON RUBBER GASKET OF THE WHITE REACH IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PARTIAL OF COVING IS MISSED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LENTIL SOUP BEEN COOKED ON TWO BURNER UNIT AT REAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED VENTILATION/ HOOD(COMMERCIAL),OR REMOVE UNIT.ALSO NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT BOTH WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FORM OF HAIR RESTRAINT
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Oct 27, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF OPENING TO REMOVE ALL BUULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. LEAK AT WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT MUST BE CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 25, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN PREP COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS(DUST BUILDUP).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CLEAR SEPARATION OF CUSTOMERS AND FOOD PREP AREA.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RED, BROWN, AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN PREP COOLERS AND BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE CONTAINER LID, WATER DISPENSER DRIP TRAY, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, BOTTOM OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER, TOASTERS, SINKS, ETC. CLEAN WALL VENT AND CEILING FAN IN REAR PREP AREA,VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOMS(DUST BUILDUP).
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THEMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DISCARD SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CLEAR SEPARATION OF CUSTOMERS AND FOOD PREP AREA.
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Oct 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALL VENT IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKY IN SOUTH/LEFT WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 31, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Atomix Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Atomix Cafe on file is from Jul 16, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Atomix Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Atomix Cafe.
Has Atomix Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Atomix Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Atomix 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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