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Cafe New Day

752 W 78Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 22, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Cafe New Day has been inspected four times since 2012. The most recent report on file is from May 22, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Cafe New Day's record stops at May 22, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “toilet room doors self closing” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Cafe New Day squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION (#38-EXHAUST ABOVE STOVE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR)FROM REPORT # 1072267 DATED 2/7/2013 STILL EXIST. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE STOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR CABINET UNDER HAND SINK NOT CLEAN,DEBRIS,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST ABOVE STOVE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR SEE VIOLATION #29
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Feb 7, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED AND PRE-COOKED FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND TIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AT REAR AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: SELF-CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST ABOVE STOVE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 15, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WAHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.VENTILATION FAN IN POOR REPAIR/NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR
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Jun 4, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING FACILITIES. PREMISES HAS ONE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COLD HOLDING UNIT OR PREP COOLER FOR STORAGE FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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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: PREMISES FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHES STORED AT SHELF NEXT TO MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL A DIVIDER AT MOP SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR/NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR MUST INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT IN SHARED BASEMENT NEXT DOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe New Day last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe New Day on file is from May 22, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe New Day?

Across the inspection record, “toilet room doors self closing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe New Day.

Has Cafe New Day's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe New Day have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe New Day 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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