Blue Moon Cafe

2441 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 27, 2021
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Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Blue Moon Cafe is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 27, 2021. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Blue Moon Cafe since Sep 27, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

“Management, food employee and conditional employee” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Sep 27, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Aug 25, 2021
License
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EQUIPMENT ON THE PREMISES TO PREPARE COFFEE AND SMOOTHIES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY EQUIPMENT (COFFEE MACHINE, MIXERS/BLENDERS, PREP TABLE, ETC.) FOR PREPARING FOOD AND DRINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO SINK STOPPERS WERE PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 2 OF THE WASHROOMS LACK A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO "NO SMOKING" SIGNS POSTED AT THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(A).
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Moon Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Moon Cafe on file is from Sep 27, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Moon Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blue Moon Cafe.

Has Blue Moon Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Moon Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Moon 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.