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Cafe 57

1520 E 57Th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2012
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Cafe 57 stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 31, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Cafe 57 is from Dec 31, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Cafe 57 is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL HOOD HANDLERS.
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95
Mar 16, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK FILLED WITH CUPS. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AL ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H78170.
12
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, COOLER, FREEZER, LIGHT SHIELDS, CUTTING BOARD
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET. WALLS NEED REPAIR AND PAINTING IN REAR. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON WASH BOWL. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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61
Jan 12, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COUNTER NOT MAINTAINED, REPAIR SAME MAKING COUNTER SMOOTH WITHOUT CRACKS AND TIGHT FITTING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL WHEELS OF CARTS, CARTS,INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF PASTRY DISPLAY COUNTER, TOP OF FRONT COUNTER, SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ALONG WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHELVES, EQUIPTMENT, COUNTERS. REPLACE TILES IN MOP SINK, LOCATED IN CLOSET.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL DUST FROM WALLS, SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS AND CREVICES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING TILES AND ALL ATTACHMENTS.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME CLUTTER IN CLOSET AND IN REAR NEAR THE 3 COMP SINK, ORGANIZE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe 57 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe 57 on file is from Dec 31, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe 57?

Across the inspection record, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe 57.

Has Cafe 57's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe 57 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe 57 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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