Cafe #10
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2016
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Score
Cafe #10 has been inspected nine times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 8, 2016. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Cafe #10 dates to Sep 8, 2016.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Sep 8, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ONE WAITRESS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT BULB IN (2) DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CARS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESTRICT STORING WHERE FOODS AREA STORED,
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP CRACKED AND BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Jul 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FRONT AND IN REAR, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT BAR, REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR COFFEE ROASTING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE FRONT AND REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 2, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS, PASTAS,CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE LABELED/DATED. LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE KITCHEN CUTTING BOARD AND THE BAR STATION CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE DRY STORAGE RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT WITH EXPOSED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BAR GUN AND HOUSING ATTACHED,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PASTA COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAIR RESTRAINT FOR THE COOK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE BROKEN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN FROM HOT WATER TANK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED HAS A BROKEN PIPE INTO DRAIN
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Mar 14, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND RODENT DROPPING APPX 25 DROPPINGS ON TOP OF OPEN COFFEE BEAN BAGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, THIS IS WHERE COFFEE IS BEING ROASTED. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED. TOTAL COFFEE BEAN BAGS DENATURED 470 LBS COST $2,350.00
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF COFFEE BEAN BAGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WHICH WAS ON THE FLOOR IN BEAN BAGS,ALSO FOUND BY BAR NEXT TO REGISTER 30 PLUS ON FLOOR AT FOOD PREP AREA,AND NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,CORNERS THRU OUT THE SIDE AREA OF FOOD STORAGE 20 PLUS. FLOOR UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY CAME TO ESTABLISHMENT. RE-EVALUATED THE PROBLEM. A NEW REPORT AND SERVICE IS BEING DONE. ANDERSON PEST CONTROL ON SITE. NOTE FOOD PRODUCT DENATURED 470 LBS $2,350.OO
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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: REAR OVERHEAD DOOR HAS 1/4 INCH GAP AT CORNER OF DOOR SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN FROM HOT WATER TANK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED HAS A BROKEN PIPE INTO DRAIN.
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Mar 6, 2013
Routine
3 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: OBSERVED SIXTY MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF FOOD PREP AREA AND TWENTY MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE ON FLOOR ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISIS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS#32MUST PROVIDE SPLASH AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA, NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD AND#41MUST PROVIDE SHELVING FOR ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA NOT CORRECTED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Aug 2, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA, NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHELVING FOR ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA
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Mar 9, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING,
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS
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Nov 23, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.---------MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD BEHIND BAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT BAR PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB. AND ALSO MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP(COFFEE ROASTER/GRINDER) AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE BEHIND BAR AND ICE MACHINE IN REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe #10 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe #10 on file is from Sep 8, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe #10?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cafe #10.
Has Cafe #10's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe #10 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe #10 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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