Ben Tre Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 28, 2010
67
Score
Across the available record, Ben Tre Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 28, 2010. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Ben Tre Cafe dates to Sep 28, 2010.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Ben Tre Cafe's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 28, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: found food items not properly labeled, dated in coolers, freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair, replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, ice machine, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, prep tables, storage shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).floors behind ice machine need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area need cleaning. peeling paint on walls in dining areas shall be repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shields in prep area need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, dining areas, and coolers need cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Feb 16, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 2, 2010
License
10 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.must provide exposed hand sink to small prep area(front prep) in order to pass license inspection. no citation issued due to license inspection on 2/02/2010.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.found rear exit door in kitchen area not rodent proofed door had 1/4inch gap on bottom/side of door. shall be repair.(no citation issued due to license inspection on 2/02/2010.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing 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.found 3 compartment sinks in prep areas not draining properly(clear water backing up into 2nd, 3rd compartment sink. 3 compartment sink in small prep area drain pipe of 3rd. compartment sink had leakage.(no citation issued due to license inspection on 2/02/2010.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.must date and label all food items in coolers/freezers.
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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.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repair/replaced.exposed raw wood in kitchen prep areas(cabinets,containers)shall be repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, prep tables, and rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).damaged floor tiles in bathroom shall be replaced.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: walls and ceiling needs to be constructed no open holes and needs to be sealed thur out the kitchen and bathroom area for employees, it has to be clean and dust free. all this through out the premises.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shield in the kitchen needs detailed cleaning replace or repair broken shields in prep areas
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation) not clean need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ben Tre Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ben Tre Cafe on file is from Sep 28, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ben Tre Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ben Tre Cafe.
Has Ben Tre Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ben Tre Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ben Tre 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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