Cafe Monsivais
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2016
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Inspectors have visited Cafe Monsivais four times, with records going back to 2014. On Oct 20, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that Cafe Monsivais's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 20, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Oct 20, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, COCONUT MILK, BEEF) IN CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINITAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER DISH MACHINE AND BASEMENT STAIRS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COFFEE MACHINE NOT IN USE IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS(DEAD ROACHES).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Dec 1, 2015
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: OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR REFRIGERATOR, BEHIND DOOR AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS(DEAD ROACHES).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Dec 10, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE COFFEE STATION AND MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT MUST BE FREE OF CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN ALSO,ITEMS STORED MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Monsivais last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Monsivais on file is from Oct 20, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Monsivais?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Monsivais.
Has Cafe Monsivais' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Monsivais have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Monsivais 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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