Awake Cafe

736 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 28, 2013

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Awake Cafe, the earliest from 2011. Awake Cafe was last inspected on Feb 28, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Awake Cafe since Feb 28, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 28, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO PREP DISPLAY COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Mar 8, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 1, 2011

Routine

7 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 FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED CORNED BEEF AT TEMP OF 54.3F;PROSCIUTTO AT TEMP OF 45.7F; TURKEY AT TEMP OF 47.1F, FOOD WAS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER, WHICH WAS AT TEMP OF 41F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 18, VALUE $144. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) H000071124-17

Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,ALSO BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO71124-17.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZE(FAX #312-746-4240).

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS;ALSO LIDS ARE BROKEN AND BENDED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO71125-18

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP,AT COMPARTMENT SINK,AND SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO71125-18

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE OR REPAIR RUBBER GASKET IN REACH-IN COOLER,NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. NEED TO REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM PREP AND SERVING AREA.PROVIDE A SEPARATE ROOM FOR IT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Awake Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Awake Cafe on file is from Feb 28, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Awake Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Awake Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Awake 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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