Byte Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2024
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Score
Byte Cafe appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2019. The most recent report on file is from Sep 23, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Byte Cafe is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BASE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF SMALL FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM AND OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE DOOR OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE FREEZER AND SHELVING SPIILAGE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE REAR WALL AND A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS IN UNDER THE SHELVING AS WELL AS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
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Dec 26, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 19, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH SOUP AND BEEF BEING COOLED DOWN. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS COOKED OR COOLED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACIITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE METHOD OF COOLING HOT SOUP IN LARGE 5 GALLON CONTAINER IS INADEQUATE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. USE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS BASED ON TYPE OF FOOD BEING COOLED: FACILITY MUST SEPARATE FOODS INTO SMALLER OR THINNER PORTIONS, PLACING FOOD IN SHALLOW PANS, STIRRING THE FOOD IN A CONTAINER PLACED IN AN ICE WATER BATH, USING CONTAINERS THAT FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER, ADDING ICE AS AN INGREDIENT, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE METHODS. PIC PLACED SOUPS INTO SMALLER PORTION SIZE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT ABOVE THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK IS SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS SLIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: THE METHOD OF COOLING SOUP AND BEEF PATTIES IS INADEQUATE. FOOD MUST BE UNCOVERED DURING COOLING, IF PROTRECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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Aug 2, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AUTOMATIC SENSOR ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO UNUSED HIUGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 22, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL: STEAK AT 54.1F, TURKEY BURGERS AT 56.0F, AND CHICKEN TENDERS AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS STEAK, TURKEY BURGERS, AND CHICKEN TENDERS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AUTOMATIC SENSOR ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO UNUSED HIUGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB UNDERNEATH HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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May 21, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Byte Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Byte Cafe on file is from Sep 23, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Byte Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Byte Cafe.
Has Byte Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Byte Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Byte 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.
How often is Byte Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Byte Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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