Cafe Society
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2013
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Score
Public records show nine inspections at Cafe Society stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 12, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Cafe Society is from Aug 12, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Cafe Society on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 12, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AROUND NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER PIZZA OVEN, IN STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPOLLS AND BUIULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN NEED COVERING OR SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 17, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
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Aug 8, 2012
Reinspection
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: Correct By: Thursday, November 01, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Correct By: Thursday, November 01, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND WALL WITH CHIPPING PAINT BY FRONT DOOR.
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Aug 1, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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: FOUND HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 10 HOUSEFLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL WITH CHIPPING PAINT BY FRONT DOOR.
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Aug 22, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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. FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY AT INTERIOR SIDE OF THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PUTTY, PROPERLY WELD/CONSTRUCT, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Aug 15, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WATER COMING UP FROM DRAINS AT FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENT WHEN FAUCET TURNED ON RUNNING WATER INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS, GREASE TRAP, AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL READY TO EAT PACKAGED DESSERT CONTAINERS AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE.
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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. INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT, SODA SYRUP UNIT, AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS.
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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. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
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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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 28, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES/SHELVES AT REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Aug 31, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Aug 24, 2010
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIETY OF METAL PIZZA PANS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BUSINESS AIR DRYING ALONG BUILDING WALL NEXT TO OUTDOOR UTILITY HOSE WITH WATER AROUND SAID PANS. MANAGER STATES METAL PIZZA PANS ARE CLEANED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID METAL PANS AND TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL PANS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OR DISHMACHINE. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. UNDER THE COUNTER STYLE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FRONT OF HAND WASH SINK. ALSO, FOUND NO SOAP AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, RELOCATE DISH MACHINE, AND PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. MANAGER MOVED DISH MACHINE AND PROVIDED SOAP AT SAID SINK AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER OUTER DOOR AND 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER INNER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AT INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND OR REPLACE SAID PANEL. DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZERS AND CHEST FREEZERS. REMOVE CARDBOARD, PAPER, AND ALUMINUM LINING FROM PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND EQUIPMENT. PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT PREP AREA, BY SODA SYRUP LINES, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM. RELOCATE COFFEE GRINDER FROM CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE COFFEE UNITS TO PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, UNDER, AROUND HAND WASH SINK, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER COFFEE UNITS, WINDOW LEDGES, AROUND VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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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. REPAIR FLOOR TILE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE DARK BLACK STAINS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA, TOILET ROOMS, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, AND PREP AREA.
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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. CLEAN WALLS AS NEEDED TO REMOVE SPILLS, DUST, AND REPAIR SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR BY SEATING AREA. SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN DINING AREA AT WALL JUCTIONS, CLEAN PIPING/ATTACHMENTS ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT IN STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM SODA FOUNTAIN UNIT FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING COLD WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SCOOP AND OR REMOVE SAME. REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOMS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PERMIT CLEANING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Society last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Society on file is from Aug 12, 2013. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Society?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cafe Society.
Has Cafe Society's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Society have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Society 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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