C & a News

350 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited C & a News five times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. C & a News's record stops at Apr 8, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2014

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALSO LEAKAGE AT THE LEFT BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 28, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(CHICKEN, SOUPS, SANDWICHES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACK UP(WATER BACKING UP FROM 2 OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE THEN GRADUALLY GOING BACK DOWN).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE RAIL OF THE DISPLAY COOLER AND BOTTOM SHELVE AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALSO LEAKAGE AT THE LEFT BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 18, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: WOODEN BREAD RACK NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH AND SEAL WOOD PANELS

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

Inspector notes: DELI MEAT SLICES NOT CELAN AROUND BLADE AND HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT AT DISH WASHING SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

May 25, 2011

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE FAUCET LEAK AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Mar 4, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. Observed food debris on exterior of coolers/prep table tops. Must clean and sanitize all unclean equipment and maintain.

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. Observed food debris/dust build up on floor of prep and storage area. Must detail clean floor under and around all equipment, along corners/walls throughout.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was C & a News last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at C & a News on file is from Apr 8, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at C & a News?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at C & a News.

Has C & a News' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at C & a News have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at C & a News 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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