Cafe Descartes

327 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Cafe Descartes stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 11, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Cafe Descartes since Sep 11, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“* certified food manager on site” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Cafe Descartes is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 11, 2013

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION STAFF MEMBER SHOWED AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND NO OTHER CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AT 8:25 A.M. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE OWNER ARRIVED AT 915AM WITH PROOF OF RECERTIFICATION LETTER.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AND LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE MOP SINK.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STAFF MAKING COFFEE DRINKS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING INSPECTION.

May 3, 2011

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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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. PACKAGED CUT UP FRUITS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH PREP DATE.

Dec 21, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( STEAMING MILK ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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. DEAD BUGS AND SPILLS NOTED INSIDE CABINET AND PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 KEEP 3 COMP SINK UNOBSTRUCTED, WITH SINK STOPPERS PROVIDED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Descartes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Descartes on file is from Sep 11, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Descartes?

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

Has Cafe Descartes' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Descartes 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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