Cafe Prague
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Cafe Prague has 22 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Cafe Prague's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11// OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP TABLE SHELVES, RACKS AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. USE PROPER SHELF LINERS THAT ARE NON-POROUS AND SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP COOLERS WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN/SANITIZE, SAND AND RESEAL OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT BAR HAND-WASH SINK NOT REACHING MINIMUM TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. NOTED HOT WATER AT 92.8 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100�F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILDUP OF A PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR ICE CHUTE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE AND DRIPPING ON ICE STORED BELOW. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED DRY INGREDIENTS AND SEASONINGS IN KITCHEN STORED IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES ON ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP TABLE SHELVES, RACKS AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. USE PROPER SHELF LINERS THAT ARE NON-POROUS AND SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP COOLERS WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN/SANITIZE, SAND AND RESEAL OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER READING AT 0 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST READ AT LEAST 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE. OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD BEING USED TO PRESERVE DUCK, RABBIT, CHICKEN AND BEEF ALL WHICH HAD DATES VARYING FROM 9/30 AND 10/1. MUST HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE FROM CDPH WITH APPROVAL LETTER AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE APPROVED BY CDPH. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD USED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Aug 11, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 1, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-20-21 INSPECTION # 2522933. VIOLATION 51. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. VIOLATION 53.OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 53. OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 55.OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS NEAR THE OVEN AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS MENTIONED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 20, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA OF FACILITY.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS NEAR THE OVEN AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Jul 22, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLIY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENTS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE CHAIRS AND FLATWARE ARE STORED ARE NOT SEALED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TAPE AND PAINT WALL CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION.
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Jun 19, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR OR ACCESSIBLE TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR TO/ACCESSIBLE TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT SUCH AS FIXTURES AND DISHES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FEMALE COOK PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD NOT WEARING GLOVES. AND NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES WHEN SHE SAW ME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE THAT ALL COOK/EMPLOYEE WHO HANDLE AND PREPARE FOODS MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES. ALSO NO BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD. FEMALE COOK REMOVED THE GLOVES DURING INSPECTION AND STARTED WASHING HER HAND IN FRONT ME AND THE MANAGER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN ONE DOOR FREEZER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CORNERS OF WALL IN KITCHEN/STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR CHIPPING PLASTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN,
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Feb 18, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOUBLE STACK OVEN REAR PREP AREA NOT VENTILATED, KILOWATTS TO OVEN IS 8 KW, MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION DUCT REQUIRED BY CODE, FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Feb 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SINK IS IMPROPERLY DRAINING BACKING UP IN TWO OF THE OTHER COMPARTMENT SINKS, WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED, WITH FOOD BACKING UP FROM OTHER SINK, MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 05/26/2015, INSPECTION REPORT #: 1546430, FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOUBLE STACK OVEN REAR PREP AREA NOT VENTILATED, KILOWATTS TO OVEN IS 8 KW, MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION DUCT REQUIRED BY CODE, FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTERED CONDITIONS BASEMENT AREA CREATING RODENT HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, PROVIDE SHELVES TO STORE WANTED ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR,
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May 26, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Oct 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving, and in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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May 15, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING/SURFACES IN THE DRY PAPER CUP STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO WASTE WATER LINES AT BAR GUNS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SUCH THAT THEY LEAD DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE LOCATION,CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.
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Apr 25, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. (ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.) OBSERVED SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO,FRONT PANEL DOOR OF ICE MAKER MISSING OPEN NOT PROTECTED AGAINST DUST,DIRT,DEBRIS ETC. SAID ICE MAKER IS STORED/INSTALLED IN A CLUTTERED BASEMENT.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.REMOVE EXCESSIVE COBWEB/DEBRIS ON EXPOSED WOOD FRAMES ABOVE ICE MAKER AREAS MUST MAKE AREA SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Clean multi-use utensils on tables must be properly stored and inverted to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING/SURFACES IN THE DRY PAPER CUP STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BAR GUNS AT BAR AREA ARE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL DAILY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO WASTE WATER LINES AT BAR GUNS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SUCH THAT THEY LEAD DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE,ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE LOCATION,CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE WORN BY (2)COOKS IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Mar 20, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving needs cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation0 in coolers not clean, need cleaning, exhaust fan in bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Oct 25, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BULK CONTAINER WITH LID FOR DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC.)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -------MUST REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Oct 17, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. NOTED 2 INCH GAP/OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.--------FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE (PREMISES HAS SERVICE REPORT POSTED DATED 04-09-12, SERVICING QUARTERLY AND DISCARD PREVIOUS SERVICE REPORTS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN LOG (SERVICE AGREEMENT, CHEMICALS USED, SERVICE REPORT ETC.) SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BULK CONTAINER WITH LID FOR DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC.)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -------MUST REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Apr 13, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filters, storage shelves and between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind haevy equipment, along wallbase and furnace room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Brick wall in toilet room not sealed. Instructed to seal with non-toxic sealant.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.
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Jun 14, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. SPLASHGUARD MUST BE PROVIDED BETWEEN HANDSINK AND CLEAN GLASSWARES; SPLASHGUARD MUST BE PROVIDED BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD AND MOPSINK,AND BETWEEN MOPSINK AND COOKING POTS,AT THIS TIME NO COOKING IS BEING DONE AND NO CLEAN UTENSILS ON THE DRAINBOARD; MUST READJUST WHEATHER STRIP ON ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS
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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. FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST CALIBRATE THERMOMETER;MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE SANITIZED CONTAINER
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Prague last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Prague on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Prague?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Cafe Prague.
Has Cafe Prague's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Prague have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Prague means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cafe Prague inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Prague is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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