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Bryn Mawr Cafe

3227 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2011
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bryn Mawr Cafe four times, with records going back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Bryn Mawr Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 2, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “outside garbage waste grease and storage area” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Bryn Mawr Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
19
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOODS OF THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE STORAGE ROOM.
32
No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: MUST POST NO SMOKING SIGNS ON EACH ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT.
70
78
Nov 1, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40F OR LESS. FREEZERS AT 0F OR BELOW.
2
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.
19
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3 COMPT SINK TO AIR DRY DISHES,POT AND PANS.
24
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL COVING 4" INSIDE THE WASHROOM, BESIDE THE ICE CREAM COOLER, UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE. STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT, MUST DRY THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILING NEED TO BE REPAIR IN THE SAME AREA.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
35
No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO POST NO SMOKING SIGN ON THE ENTRANCE DOOR. AND INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT.
70
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bryn Mawr Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bryn Mawr Cafe on file is from Dec 2, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bryn Mawr Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “outside garbage waste grease and storage area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bryn Mawr Cafe.

Has Bryn Mawr Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bryn Mawr Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bryn Mawr 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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