Cafe Espresso
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2021
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Score
Inspectors have visited Cafe Espresso nine times, with records going back to 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 21, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 21, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jul 21, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 28, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARD INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECURE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(FORKS, SPOONS, KNIVES) NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES.
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Apr 4, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING LINE WHERE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COFFEE STATION LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED HUMMUS DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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May 14, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANSINK NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING LINE WHERE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COFFEE STATION LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSIL STORGE CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY DESIGNED. INSTD TO USE PROOPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS NEAR VENTS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR LIGHT AT INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANSINK NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING LINE WHERE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COFFEE STATION LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE STAINED AND WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANSINK NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING LINE WHERE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COFFEE STATION LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY DRAINING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 5, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANSINK NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING LINE WHERE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COFFEE STATION LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
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Apr 25, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANSINK NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING LINE WHERE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COFFEE STATION LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
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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: NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Espresso last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Espresso on file is from Jul 21, 2021. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Espresso?
Across the inspection record, “adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cafe Espresso.
Has Cafe Espresso's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Espresso have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Espresso 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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