Cafe 75
Last inspected: May 28, 2021
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Score
Cafe 75 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2020. The most recent report on file is from May 28, 2021. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Cafe 75 dates to May 28, 2021.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 10 violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 28, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 9, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND NEAR FRONT WINDOW.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.16 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS TO DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT FRONT WINDOW,STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALL WAY,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT HOOD AND AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,GAP AT FLOOR AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEAR REAR DOOR,LOWER WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST CAULK UNDER SIDE OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,PIPE IN FLOOR IN MOP SINK AREA.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 3, 2020
License
8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS ON PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS ON PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS WIDE OPEN.MUST HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING AND TRASH BELOW RIM.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND NEAR FRONT WINDOW.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS TO DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT FRONT WINDOW,STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALL WAY,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT HOOD AND AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,GAP AT FLOOR AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEAR REAR DOOR,LOWER WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST CAULK UNDER SIDE OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,PIPE IN FLOOR IN MOP SINK AREA.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe 75 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe 75 on file is from May 28, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe 75?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe 75.
Has Cafe 75's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe 75 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cafe 75 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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