Cafe Internet Latino
Last inspected: Feb 16, 2017
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Inspectors have visited Cafe Internet Latino eight times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent visit was on Feb 16, 2017. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Cafe Internet Latino's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 16, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Feb 16, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO (NAME,ADDRESS,INGREIDENTS,WEIGHT)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR GASKET IN GELATO FREEZER .MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,WALL EXHAUST FAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,HOT WATER TANK AREA,COMPUTER DESKS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN FRONT PREP AREA MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE WALL EXHAUST FAN,HOLE IN TOILETROOM DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DUST FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND UPPER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
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Apr 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR PREP/COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING FAN'S NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO WALL VENT FRONT.ALSO CLEAN REAR PREP KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELD.
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Oct 14, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 7, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-30-14 INSPECTION # 1385657. VIOLATION 32. MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER. VIOLATION 35. MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD, AND VIOLATION 38. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 30, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES AND FRYERS,UNUSED COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS UNDER SERVICE COUNTER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AND REAR YARD
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Sep 17, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 53.0F WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.NO TIME AND TEMPEARTURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTION REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES SUCH AS CUT PAPAYA 50.0F,CUT PINEAPPLE 47.9F,CUT CORN 52.4F,EGGS 50.8F,CUT MANGO 51.2F,CUT CANTALOUPE 48.3F,CORN ON COB 46.1F,ASSORTED YOGURTS 47.2F-48.5F,YOGURT SMOOTHIE 47.3F,SLICED HAM 44.4F45.6F,SLICED TURKEY 43.9F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 30LBS. $70.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES AND FRYERS,UNUSED COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS UNDER SERVICE COUNTER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AND REAR YARD.
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Apr 5, 2013
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: MUST STORE SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES WITH HANDLES FACING UP, AND CONTAINERS FACING DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL TO FRONT SERVICE AREA, WHERE HAND PACK ICE IS SERVED AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Jul 11, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelves not sealed in storage closet. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Coving along the wallbase not sealed. Instructed to seal gap.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to install shields with end caps or light covers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to organize and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Internet Latino last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Internet Latino on file is from Feb 16, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Internet Latino?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cafe Internet Latino.
Has Cafe Internet Latino's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Internet Latino have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Internet Latino means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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