Cafe 47
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2023
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Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 15, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 15, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around eight violations, down from roughly 14 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cafe 47 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM AREA OF DOOR BY SEALING LARGE GAP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MOP SINK INSTALLED BUT NOT CONNECTED TO A WATER LINE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE AREA BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND BY TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Sep 8, 2023
License
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSIL; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE FOOD WILL BE PREPARED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM AREA OF DOOR BY SEALING LARGE GAP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED WATER CONSTANTLY RUNNING AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN WHEN KNOBS ARE OFF; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOME MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT EXPOSING VENTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING TILE WHERE MISSING. MUST SEAL THE AREA BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND BY TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS CLUTTERED IN CORNER AREA CLOSET IN DINING ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO ITEMS STORED BEHIND THE EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTER EXIT DOOR MUST BE REMOVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe 47 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe 47 on file is from Sep 15, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe 47?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe 47.
Has Cafe 47's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe 47 have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe 47 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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