Cafe 222 Llc — Taste 222
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2024
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Cafe 222 Llc — Taste 222 stretching back to 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “management, food employee and conditional employee”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Storing utensils in-use in a stagnant water at room temperature, instructed to store according to health code, ie.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
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Oct 31, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Apr 27, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED NEAR FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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Nov 7, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED TO BE STORED WITHOUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED.MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN STATIONARY WATER TEMP 85 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HI TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS
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Jul 24, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: : NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Jul 17, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR USE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS WASHERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEAMS AT ENTRANCE AREA OF WALK IN COOLER WITH HOLES NOT SEALED AND EASLIY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND THE WALL BEAM SO IT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 23, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found porous surfaces (raw wood/unsealed brick) in several areas of mixology area, dry storage in basement, on walls in hallways of kitchen, and in "ops room" (where prepackaged foods will be staged). Instructed must seal or paint all porous surfaces where food may be present. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found large hole in rear brick wall in basement dry storage area. Found several holes in walls of IT room in rear of facility. Must seal all holes to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found soda gun without attached drain line in front bar and bar in private room ("the Room"). Must install and maintain same. Found ventilation not properly functioning on fl 1, north restrooms. Must repair and maintain. Found missing faucet on right washbowl sink, 2nd floor men's restroom. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found soft serve ice cream machine (not connected) stored in rear storage room. Must remove to prevent pest harborage. If it will be installed, must provide proper faucet with hot and cold water, over machine to allow for cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe 222 Llc — Taste 222 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe 222 Llc — Taste 222 on file is from Nov 19, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe 222 Llc — Taste 222?
Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe 222 Llc — Taste 222.
Has Cafe 222 Llc — Taste 222's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe 222 Llc — Taste 222 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe 222 Llc — Taste 222 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 Cafe 222 Llc — Taste 222 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe 222 Llc — Taste 222 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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