Cafe 28
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2012
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Score
Going back to 2010, Cafe 28 has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2012. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Cafe 28's record stops at Oct 29, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Oct 29, 2012
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED, WRAPPED, PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR REAR BAR ICE BIN. HANDLE OF REAR KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST BE CLEANABLE. BOTTOM METAL SHELVING IN THE FOLLOWING COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CREVICES AND FOOD ACCUMULATION: FRONT KITCHEN COOKS LINE COOLER, SALAD COOLER IN SAME KITCHEN, 2ND FLOOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. NOT DUCT TAPE. RUSTY SHELVING UNDER FRONT KITCHEN FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST REMOVE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON DESSERT COOLER IN FRONT KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER FRONT BAR WITH DEBRIS AND SYRUP SPILLAGE UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA. MUST CLEAN. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD: THROUGHOUT FRONT KITCHEN AT COOKS LINE AND DISH AREA, THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, IN 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR ALL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOOR DRAINS AT FRONT AND REAR BARS, AT REAR KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES AT FRONT KITCHEN EXPOSED AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MISSING AND CHIPPING PLASTER ON WALLS UNDER SAME SINKS. WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TORN, BLACKENED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL. MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. REPLACE CAULKING. HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE SAME THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL. MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASEBOARD TILES ALONG WINDOW WALL IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT NOZZLE ON FRONT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Oct 19, 2012
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE FOOD WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH MISSING LID. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO COLD WATER AT MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE OF THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT REAR KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-10-10 NOT CORRECTED.#36-LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN.#38-THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (IN BAR AREA NEXT TO SECOND KITCHEN),IS LEAKING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED, WRAPPED, PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR REAR BAR ICE BIN. HANDLE OF REAR KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST BE CLEANABLE. BOTTOM METAL SHELVING IN THE FOLLOWING COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CREVICES AND FOOD ACCUMULATION: FRONT KITCHEN COOKS LINE COOLER, SALAD COOLER IN SAME KITCHEN, 2ND FLOOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. NOT DUCT TAPE. RUSTY SHELVING UNDER FRONT KITCHEN FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST REMOVE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON DESSERT COOLER IN FRONT KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER FRONT BAR WITH DEBRIS AND SYRUP SPILLAGE UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA. MUST CLEAN. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD: THROUGHOUT FRONT KITCHEN AT COOKS LINE AND DISH AREA, THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, IN 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR ALL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOOR DRAINS AT FRONT AND REAR BARS, AT REAR KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES AT FRONT KITCHEN EXPOSED AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MISSING AND CHIPPING PLASTER ON WALLS UNDER SAME SINKS. WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TORN, BLACKENED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL. MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. REPLACE CAULKING. HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE SAME THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL. MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASEBOARD TILES ALONG WINDOW WALL IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT NOZZLE ON FRONT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 10, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND COOKED POT ROAST AT TEMPERATURE OF 47.6F-48F-AND 48.3F;ALSO TWO CONTAINER OF COOKED PULLED BEEF IN SAUCE AT TEMPERATURE OF 70F- 71F AND 81.8F(BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT SECOND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER).NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40.7F.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS(23,VALUE37.95);POUNDS (54, VALUE 205.35) CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60149-13
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOY WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS(FOOD CONTAINER,FOOD TOUNGE ETC)NOT SANITIZING.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE 100 PPM). CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60149-13
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SECOND PREP AREA WITH DIRTY CONTAINER IN IT.MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK DID NOT HAVE SOAP, AND THE SECOND FLOOR DID NOT HAVE PAPER TOWELS.EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NEXT TO MAIN KITCHEN DID NOT HAVE SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS.VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED UPON MY REQUEST.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60150-14
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE:FOUND MADE EMPANADAS, CHICKEN,AND POTATOES STORED INSIDE SMALL COOLER UNCOVERED ON TOP OF FOOD WAS DIRTY AND CLEANED WASHCLOTHS.IN DISPLAY PREP COOLER OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD(SLICE RED PEPPERS,RED ONIONS AND OTHER VEGETABLE ON TOP THE FOOD PRODUCTS WAS STORED CONTAINER WITH FOOD IN IT AND A RED ONION UNPEELED.FOUND ITALIAN BREAD STORED IN PREP AREA TOUCHING DIRTY WALL,ALSO BREAD WAS STORED IN OPENED BROWN BAG,IN MOP SINK CLOSET.FOUND FOOD STORED UNCOVERED ON METAL SHELVES AT SECOND FLOOR NEXT TO OPENED DOOR(NO SCREEN FOR PROTECTION).INFORMATION GIVEN HOW FOOD PRODUCTS SHOULD BE STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60150-14
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT REAR SECOND FLOOR DOOR, AND SIDE DOOR NEXT TO WASHROOMS.INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW GARBAGE LID FOR THE THIRD GARBAGE CONTAINER, OUTSIDE.
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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 INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE SMALL COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (IN BAR AREA NEXT TO SECOND KITCHEN),IS LEAKING (1ST COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO WALL)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe 28 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe 28 on file is from Oct 29, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe 28?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe 28.
Has Cafe 28's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe 28 have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe 28 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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