Cafe Con Leche Bucktown

1732 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Cafe Con Leche Bucktown has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Cafe Con Leche Bucktown dates to Nov 17, 2011.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Cafe Con Leche Bucktown scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Nov 17, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS/POTS/PANS AT SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA-MUST REPLACE.
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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.OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK-MUST REPAIR,DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVER DUSTS ACCUMULATION IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.
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Mar 31, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT DRY STORAGE ROOM REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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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.FOUND LIGHT BULBS OVER 3 COMP SINK NOT SHIELDED.
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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.MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH THE MOP SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Aug 17, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STOVE AT FRONT COOKING AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WITH GREENISH SLIMMY STUFFS GROWING ON THEM AT REAR PREP AREA AND AT REAR STORAGE ICE MACHINE AREAS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE AND OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS AND AT ICE MACHINE AREA.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED
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Aug 9, 2010
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FACILITY TO MAINT AIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)CRITICAL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SAID COOLER REPAIR TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW OWNER WENT AND BROUGHT DRY ICE AND TECHNICIAN ON PREMISES WHO STARTED WORKING ON THE COOLER AND THE DRY ICE BROUGHT COOLER TEMPERATURE DOWN TO 40F.CDI.
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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. FOUND PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS AT FOOD PREP AREAS AT FRONT AND REAR,CHICKEN,SALADS,RICE,ETC NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION,SERVICE,DISPLAY, AND STORAGE.OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES PESTRING ON THE FOODS AS THEY WERE LEFT OPEN,ALL THE DOORS WERE LEFT OPEN FROM FRONT TO REAR AND FLIES ARE IN THE KITCHEN,FOOD PREP AREAS, AND IN DINING.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE FOODS COVERED AND HAVE DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT FLIES FROM COMING INSIDE FOOD PREP AREAS.ALSO SOME READY TO EAT FOODS ARE FOUND STORED INSIDE OR ABOVE EACH OTHER WITHOUT FIRST COVERING THEM.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOODS COVERED FIRST BEFORE STORING ANYTHING INSIDE OR ABOVE THEM.
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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. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED 20HOUSE FLIES IN THE DINING AND IN THE KITCHEN AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS DURING INSPECTION.MANAGER HAS ALL THE DOORS IN THE ESTABLISMENT FROM FRONT TO THE REAR OPEN WITHOUTANY KIND OF PROTECTION,TO PREVENT FLIES FROM COMING INTO FOOD PREP AREAS.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET RID OF FLIES,HAVE DOORS CLOSED OR PROVIDE SCREEN ON DOORS TO STOP FLIES COMING INTO FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER CONTAINER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASHE,LID COVER NOT ABLE TO COVER CONTAINER,AND HOUSE FLIES AL-OVER THE PLACE AND COMING INTO ESTABLISHMENT.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE GARBAGE PICKED UP PROMPTLY AND HAVE LID COVERED AT ALL TIMES,TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND FOR INSECTS AND ATTACTION FOR RODENTS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH DATE ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE ON SHELVING UNITS AND ELSWHERE ON FACILITY,AT ALL TIMES. MUST REMOVE KNIVES AND AND SPATULAS STORE IN BETWEEN WALL AND 3COMP SINK AND STORE PROPERLY.
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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. MUST REPAIR PAINT PEELING RUST ON PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF,AND RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS AT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FILTER PIECE IN THE MIDDLE OF HOOD.
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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. THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENTS AND OR UTENSILS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH STAINS AND OR DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING SAME AT ALL TIMES:EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS,MOP SINK,DRIAN BOARD ON 3COMP.SINK,EXHURST T FAN COVER ON WALK-IN COOLER,AND INSIDE HOOD WALL AT MIDDLE MISSING FILTER WITH GREASE.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT 3COMP.SINK UNDER STORAGE SHELF AND AT FRONT PREP AREA BY CHEF REACH IN COOLER WITH STANDING WATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WITH GREENISH SLIMMY STUFFS GROWING ON THEM AT REAR PREP AREA AND AT REAR STORAGE ICE MACHINE AREAS.
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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. MUST REPLACE AND OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS AND AT ICE MACHINE AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLER.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS BEING ALLOWED IN TO FOOD PREP KITCHENS TO USE EMPLOYEE TOILET.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REFRAIN FROM ALLOWING CUSTOMER INTO FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Con Leche Bucktown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Con Leche Bucktown on file is from Nov 17, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Con Leche Bucktown?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe Con Leche Bucktown.

Has Cafe Con Leche Bucktown's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Con Leche Bucktown have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Con Leche Bucktown means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.