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Cafe 455 — North End Cafe

455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

Cafe 455 — North End Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Cafe 455 — North End Cafe's record stops at Mar 27, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE TROPICANA JUICE COOLER.
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Oct 12, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ANY PRE-MADE/PRE-PACKAGED FOOD FOR SELF-SERVICE (TO-GO CONTAINERS)MUST BE DATED (SELL-BY OR MADE-ON). All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK-MUST RPOVIDE. A LINER MUST BE PROVIDED WHEN STORING DISPOSABLE LIDS/CUPS ON THE COUNTERS. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR; FLOOR & DRAINS UNDER SINKS NEED CLEANING-MUST MAINTAIN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOODHANDLERS WORKING AROUND OPEN FOOD MUST HAVE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Dec 17, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 15, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. MUST PROVIDE ALL REFRIGERATION, MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PEST CONTROL, AND LOG BOOK.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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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. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE ONSITE AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING.
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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. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FINISHED SURFACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe 455 — North End Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe 455 — North End Cafe on file is from Mar 27, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe 455 — North End Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe 455 — North End Cafe.

Has Cafe 455 — North End Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe 455 — North End Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe 455 — North End 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.

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