Cafe Sophie

847 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 21, 2023

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Cafe Sophie is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Jun 21, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 21, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Cafe Sophie on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 21, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IS LEFT OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: CRATES USES AS SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND THE SURFACE OF SHELVING IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE FOR CURRENT PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE

Mar 10, 2022

License

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE ON 1 OF 2 WASHBOWL FAUCETS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Sophie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Sophie on file is from Jun 21, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Cafe Sophie's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cafe Sophie have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Sophie 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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