Cafe Du Marche — Le Cafe Du Marche
Last inspected: Jan 19, 2018
86
Score
Going back to 2010, Cafe Du Marche — Le Cafe Du Marche has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 19, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Cafe Du Marche — Le Cafe Du Marche dates to Jan 19, 2018.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Cafe Du Marche — Le Cafe Du Marche's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 19, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, IN COOLTECH 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. 45.7F, 3BS OF LENTIL SOUP: DATED 1/18/18, AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $25.00 47.2F, 3LBS OF BEEF STOCK: DATED 1/18/18, AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $25.00 OPERATION DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 6LBS AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $50.00 INFORMED OPERATION THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR LOWER FOR COLD FOODS AND 140 DEGREES OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION REGISTERED AT 37.1F CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK, CLOGGED WITH WATER POOLING IN SINK BASIN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATIONS DURING. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAULKING ALONG LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDING IN THE LINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/RESEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 14, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed mechanical parts (cooler condenser) stored on the floor in booth. Must remove parts if not in use to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
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May 25, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED (SOUP, BEANS). A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS INVERTED WITH HANDLES PRESENTED TO CONSUMER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ONION STORAGE CABINET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE SODA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Dec 28, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 18, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE IS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR DECREASE THE SIZE OF THE UTENSILS ON SITE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET SPOUT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS TOO LONG. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER FACUET SPOUT. THE SPOUT MUST BE LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND OVER ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS BUT SHOULD NOT BE SO LONG THAT WATER SPILLS ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN EXTENDED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO THE NEXT.
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Feb 9, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING AT THE DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK AT THE DISH MACHINE.
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Sep 15, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 3, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. PREP COOLER FOUND RANGING WITH INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 43.8F TO 50.5F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.9F. COOLER HAS EXTERNAL THERMOMETER ONLY RANGING AT TIMES BETWEEN 37F TO 42F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND ALL AREAS INSIDE COOLER MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.9F, TUNA SALAD AT 48F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 46.9F, TURKEY AT 45.6F, ROAST BEEF AT 48.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS OF FOODS DISCARDED TO BE 22LBS. ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $300.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A.
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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: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR ESTABLISHMENT NOT COMPLETE. NO LIST OF SPECIFIC CHEMICALS BEING USED AT THIS LICENSEES ESTABLISHMENT ON SERVICE REPORT OR SPECIFIED IN BOOK. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. EXIT DOORS FROM MARKET AREA TO LOADING DOCK/GARBAGE AREA WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. DOOR NOT PROPERLY SEALED/RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. A XEROX COPY OF A CERTIFICATE WAS NOTED. EMPLOYEE STATES THEY HAVE NO I.D. ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: TOXIC ITEMS FOUND NOT LABELED. LIQUID CHEMICAL ATTACHED TO DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH AN OLD, CORRODED LABEL UNABLE TO READ. MANAGEMENT STATES CHEMICAL IS SOAP. MANAGEMENT PROVIDE AN UNLABELED PLASTIC BAG OF WHITE POWDER THAT STATES IT IS THE SOAP TO BE MANUALLY MIXED WITH WATER FOR UNREADABLE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED ALL CHEMICALS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN FROM 5-3-13 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. REPORT WAS FOUND INSIDE PLASTIC BINDER WITH OTHER PAPERS OBSTRUCTING ITS VIEW. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS IN DISPLAY CASE COOLER FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUCT TAPE FOUND AS SEAL ON METAL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN. ALL STORED ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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May 3, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER WITH NAME,DATE AND TIME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNER AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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May 1, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DISPLAY COOLER HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER WAS 51.7F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A). COOLER WAS BE TAGGED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE IN DISPLAY COOLER. NOTED 2 CHICKEN SALADS(48.1F),5 CHICKEN PASTA SALADS(51.5F),1LBS FRUIT SALAD(48.4F),(6)1/2 LBS COUSEOUS SALAD(49.5F),5 YOGURTS&MANGO(51.8F),43 ASSORTED SUBSANDWHICHES TURKEY,TUNA,BEEF,HAM,SALMON AND PORK WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.6F TO 63.9F, MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD(51.4F) AND 4 OZZO AND FETA CHEESE(56.4F). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. ALL FOODS WHERE DISCARD AND DENATURED. TOTAL WEIGHT ABOUT 30LBS, VALUED AT $1000.00.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND PREMISES NOT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING DISHES,FOUND DISHWASHER NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030. SANITIZER AND SOAP HOSES HAD BEEN DISCONNECTED, NO SOLUTIONS AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. MANAGER BROUGHT INTO PREMISES SOAP AND SANITIZER SOLUTION AND HAD THE MACHINE WORKING BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER WITH NAME,DATE AND TIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNER AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Apr 27, 2012
Routine
2 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 INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
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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.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF PASTA COOLER AT SIDES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF POPCORN KETTLE TO REMOVE CAKED ON POPCORN DEBRIS.
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Jun 20, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Any food utensils that are stored in any standing water or sanitizer must be removed. Air-dry all multi-use dispensing and cutting equipment after sanitizing.
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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. THE TARP USED TO COVER THE COOLERS AT THE END OF THE DAY ARE LEFT ON THE FLOOR, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE TARP AND STORE ON A SHELF OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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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 LOWER INTERIOR SECTION OF THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER IS DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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Apr 7, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 30, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Found cold displat cooler at serving line with an air temp of 45.7f during this visit. Must keep cold units at 40f or lower.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Found about 20 lbs. of raw chicken with internal temp of 45-47f in a walk-in cooler; about 5 lbs of cooked chicken strips at 56-59f in a plastic tub on top of prep table; 12 premade chicken on tortilla roll sandwiches at 92f on a pan & under a heat lamp; 27 pcs of pre-wrapped chicken sandwiches at 65f on a prep table. Must store away from temperature danger zone. Instructed to properly dispose of food products held at bad temps. Total amount of product discarded= $372.00
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. Must provide an exposed handsink easily accessible to the front soup serving area of the facility. Instr ucted to cease/desist soup operation at this time.
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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. Must elevate all foods/stocks above the floor at all times, until proper handwashing facility is supplied.
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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. Found no city certified manager on site until one hour of inspection.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Any clutter/unnecessary articles at the area behind curtains must be removed & area must be better organized.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Du Marche — Le Cafe Du Marche last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Du Marche — Le Cafe Du Marche on file is from Jan 19, 2018. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Du Marche — Le Cafe Du Marche?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cafe Du Marche — Le Cafe Du Marche.
Has Cafe Du Marche — Le Cafe Du Marche's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Du Marche — Le Cafe Du Marche have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Du Marche — Le Cafe Du Marche 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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