Barista Espresso — Chicago's Legal Cafe

1338 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Mar 9, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 9, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Barista Espresso — Chicago's Legal Cafe on the better side of that line. 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
Mar 9, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL FREEZERS, COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.MUST USE HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING FOOD PREP AT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 15, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barista Espresso — Chicago's Legal Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barista Espresso — Chicago's Legal Cafe on file is from Mar 9, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Barista Espresso — Chicago's Legal Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Barista Espresso — Chicago's Legal Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barista Espresso — Chicago's Legal 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.