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Cafe Corner

2144 W Van Buren, Chicago, IL 60612
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2015
86
Score
Low Risk

Cafe Corner has been inspected three times since 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 15, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Cafe Corner's record stops at Oct 15, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “* certified food manager on site”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (GROUND BEEF AT 142.6F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
21
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING DRYWALL FROM AROUND THE MOP SINK WATER HANDLES.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Feb 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY FOOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED.
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH NAME OF ITEM.
30
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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86
May 3, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL WOOD SHELVING OR PAINT BEHIND BOTH COUNTERS IN PREP AREAS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PLASTER SMALL HOLES IN WALL OF BATHROOM WHERE (HANDRAIL) BAR WAS REMOVED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW AT UTILITY SINK; INCREASE PRESSURE.
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86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Corner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Corner on file is from Oct 15, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Corner?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Corner.

Has Cafe Corner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Corner have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Corner 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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