Borders Books, Movies, Music, Cafe

6103 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2010

70

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Borders Books, Movies, Music, Cafe. The most recent report on file is from Dec 8, 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 Borders Books, Movies, Music, Cafe dates to Dec 8, 2010.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Borders Books, Movies, Music, Cafe trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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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

Dec 8, 2010

Reinspection

7 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.

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

Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.

35

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.

36

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.

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Dec 1, 2010

Routine

8 minor violations.

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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: Found/Observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on botton of door, and middle of doors, ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2inch.Doors shall be repair by 12/08/2010. Citation issued #H000063585 with a court date of 1/06/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.

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

Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust 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, racks, drawers, not clean need cleaning(detailed).Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink, prep tables not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under storage shelv ing need cleaning. Floors in storage rooms, under shelving, and rerar hallways along wallbase, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in 2nd floor lunch room,storage areas,staircases and throughout 2nd floor need cleaning.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings in rear prep area not clean need cleaning. Wall by storage racks in rear kitche in state of disrepair(gap on wall), shall be repair.Wall, ceilings in rear storage areas 1st, 2nd floors need cleaning. lunchroom ceiling tiles in state disrepair shall be repair.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear prep area shall be provided, light shields in prep areas need cleaning.Missing light shield in woman's bathroom shall be provided.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, rear kitchen, storage areas(1st, 2nd floors), bathrooms, lunchroom not clean need detailed cleaning.Sales areas, dining areas exhaust vents need cleaning.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Excess debris and clutter in rear storage rooms (1st,2nd floors)shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Borders Books, Movies, Music, Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Borders Books, Movies, Music, Cafe on file is from Dec 8, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Borders Books, Movies, Music, Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Borders Books, Movies, Music, Cafe.

Has Borders Books, Movies, Music, Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Borders Books, Movies, Music, Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Borders Books, Movies, Music, 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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