Cafe Renee
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2014
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Score
Across the available record, Cafe Renee has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 18, 2014. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 18, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Cafe Renee on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Jul 18, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT OR REPLACE RACKS IF NECESSARY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRONT CHEST FREEZER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND UNDER/AROUND DISH MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT, REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).
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Feb 21, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, INBETWEEN FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN, FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Feb 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, INBETWEEN FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN, FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR NOI CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Apr 4, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL MULTI USE UTENSIL MUST BE CLEAN AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. KNIFE HOLDER IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALL USED BREAD BAGS MUST BE REMOVED, SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES ARE A ONE TIME USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. ALL WOOD SHELVES IN NEED OF REPAINTING OR REPLACING. WOOD CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, ALL PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN.
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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. FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT HAND SINK MUST INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF REMOVAL. ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT REMOVE OR MAINTAIN CLEAN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 28, 2011
License
10 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.NEED TO ADD HAND SINK BEHIND WAIT STATION WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. NEED TO REATTACH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEED TO REPLACE LEAKING NOZZEL AT 3 COMP. SINK (DUCT TAPE ON IT), (ONLY USING 2 COMPARTMENTS CATCH BASIN IN OUTSIDE) NEED TO REPLACE SPRAYER AT 1 COMP. SINK AT DISH MACHINE.
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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.OBSERVED RUSTY REACH IN COOLER AND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS NEED TO REMOVE THE RUST. REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FRONT WAIT STATION AND RESEAL STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING REAR SLICER, CLEAN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS , STOVE.
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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.REPLACE BROKEN TILES BEHIND WAIT STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPAIR HOLES IN WALL AT OFFICE, BY FIRE EXT.,AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AND CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND CEILING ABOVE REAR COOLER. CEILING TILE NEEDED ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED HANDIPPED ICECREAM, NEED TO PROVIDE RUNNING DIPPER WELL FOR THE ICE CREAM SCOOP. NEED TO PROVIDE UTILITY MOP SINK. REAR CONDENSATION LINE FOR REAR COOLER GOES INTO A BUCKET, AND INTO A PAN NEED TO REPAIR MUST RUN TO PROPER DRAIN LINE.
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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. NEED THERMOMETER IN FRONT COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR OFFICE.NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Feb 3, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHING HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN DISHMACHINE AREA.
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Jan 21, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Renee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Renee on file is from Jul 18, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Renee?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe Renee.
Has Cafe Renee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Renee have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Renee 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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