Cafe Pachuca

2635 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 5, 2021
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Cafe Pachuca has three inspections on file, the first dated 2020. Inspectors last stopped by on May 5, 2021. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Cafe Pachuca's record stops at May 5, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cafe Pachuca is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
May 5, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS (X3)FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 15, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 19, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE AVAILABILITY OF HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE TYPE OF SANITIZER THAT IS BEING USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIREPROOFING INSULATION ATTACHED TO THE BEAMS AND CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DROP CEILING OR OTHER MEANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND UTENSILS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP WAS OBSERVED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP OR SHOW THE LOCATION OF IT ON THE PREMISES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STOVE NOT STORED UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES TO STORE FOODS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Pachuca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Pachuca on file is from May 5, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Pachuca?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Pachuca.

Has Cafe Pachuca's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Pachuca have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Pachuca means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.