Cafe Sportivo,Inc

3838 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Cafe Sportivo,Inc stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 15, 2011. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Cafe Sportivo,Inc since Sep 15, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up three times.

Cafe Sportivo,Inc's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Sep 15, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2011
Routine
8 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: No Pest Control logbook on premises by licensed pest control company. Instructed that a licensed pest control company must service premises and provided logbook with all required documents. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are served and prepared-establishment prepares various beverages-hot and cold using dairy products. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: Handsink not provided in rear prep area where food preparation is performed. Instructed to install additional handsink in rear prep area for food handlers. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors along wallbase thru-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and door frames thru-out not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to raw wood and paint walls. Several holes noted in walls thru-out. Instructed seal all holes. Coving not provided along wallbase thru-out. Instructed to install between floor and wallbase.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Stove not properly vented in rear prep area. Instructed to have cooking equipment under vented hood.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside coolers.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Observed smoking in public places. Found customer-male standing at front counter smoking cigarette, while walking thru-out premises. Also, in video gaming area observed hundreds of cigarette butts and ashes on the ground around machines. Instructed that "No Smoking" ordinances requires that establishment has "smoking free inside all establishments and only allowed 15 ft. outside of establishment. Citation issued 7-32-015.
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Aug 20, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 3, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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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. MUST ATTACHED A METAL DRAINBOARD AT OR ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. MUST REMOVE URINAL FROM THE STORAGE/MOPSINK AREA. WALL-MOUNTED URINAL IS CURRENTLY COVERED BY BOX-MUST REMOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENINGS AT THE PIPE CONNECTION OF THE GREASE TRAP MUST BE SEALED
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: "NO SMOKING" SIGNS MUST BE POSTED AT THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS. NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED WITHIN 15 FEET OF DOORWAYS.
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Jul 1, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE WITH LID FROM PRIVATE DUMPSTER COMPANY
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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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN DRAINBOARD AND HANDSINK AND PREP AREA; GRILL LOCATED OUTSIDE MUST BE REMOVED
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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. 5 DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE DINING AREA MUST BE REPLACED/REGROUT
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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. CEILING TILES IN THE STORAGE AREA MUST BE INSTALLED;OPENINGS AT THE PIPE CONNECTION OF THE GREASE TRAP MUST BE SEALED
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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 PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Sportivo,Inc last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Sportivo,Inc on file is from Sep 15, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Sportivo,Inc?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Sportivo,Inc.

Has Cafe Sportivo,Inc's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Sportivo,Inc have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Sportivo,Inc means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.