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Cafe Hoang

1010 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 12, 2012
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Cafe Hoang has three inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 12, 2012. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Cafe Hoang's record stops at Apr 12, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Cafe Hoang's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 12, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA BY HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE/FLOOR MUST BE CLEAN AND DRY
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED /STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA.
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90
Mar 7, 2012
Reinspection
2 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. OBSERVED ONE CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA BY HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE/FLOOR MUST BE CLEAN AND DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED /STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA.
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90
Feb 27, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS/DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (03/06/12).
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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. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA ABOVE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
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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 NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED ONE CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA BY HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE/FLOOR MUST BE CLEAN AND DRY.
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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/FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA.
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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. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Hoang last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Hoang on file is from Apr 12, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Hoang?

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

Has Cafe Hoang's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Hoang have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Hoang 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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