Cafe Rom
Last inspected: Jul 20, 2018
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Score
Cafe Rom has been inspected 10 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 20, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Cafe Rom dates to Jul 20, 2018.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.
“Food handler requirements met” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jul 20, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PACKAGED FOOD ON THE GRAB AND GO COOLER NOT LABELED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PER HEAATH CODE
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS NOT COVERED DURING STORAGE, CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PROTECTED COVERED AND OFF FLOOR.
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Dec 26, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 6, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 63.8F, DURING INSPECTION POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHOPPED GREENS, EGGS) WERE INSIDE OF SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 2 LBS OF PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND CHEESE AT 60.8F, 4 LBS OF SPINACH WITH EGG SALAD AT 54F AND 1 LB OF EGG BASED BREAKFAST MUFFINS AT 55F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, OBSERVED WATER DRAINING FROM THE LEFT COMPARTMENT INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning, front counter shelving of 2nd prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)Floors in rear kitchen area by exposed hand sin, prep area needs re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in rear kitchen area had peeling paint(bubbling0, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Sep 22, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET AT FRONT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Mar 1, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. DISPOSABLE ARTICLES STORED UNCOVERED ON SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO COVER.
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Jan 15, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN CLOSET WALLS AND UNDER 3COMP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Rom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Rom on file is from Jul 20, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Rom?
Across the inspection record, “food handler requirements met” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Rom.
Has Cafe Rom's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Rom have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Rom 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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