Cafe Versailles
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2013, Cafe Versailles has six inspections in the public record. Cafe Versailles was last inspected on Oct 14, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Cafe Versailles since Oct 14, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food in original container, properly labeled”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Oct 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found prepackaged muffins on front counter not properly labeled. Instructed to label all prepackaged items with business name, address, list of ingredients and date. Found several prepped potentially hazardous foods without proper label. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with date. Must label all bulk food items with name. Must maintain all.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Must provide shatter proof light bulbs or light shields for basement lighting. Must maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide ventilation over any cooking equipment, such as electric stove. Must install hand washing sink (with hot & cold or tempered water, soap and paper towels) in basement prep area or remove all prepping equipment such as electric stove, microwave, or any other cooking/prepping equipment. Must maintain same.
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Apr 27, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop inside the ice. Instructed to properly store utensils outside ice in clean container. Operator corrected during inspection.
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Sep 14, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: FLOUR, MUST BE LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILE AT TOP OF STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER THE BASEMENT STOVE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE.
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Jul 18, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG TURKEY, CHICKEN, CHEESE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Jul 11, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TAKING ORDER AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED, ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY (THAT RESULTS IN HAND CONTAMINATION) BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, MILK, EGG, SALADS, SANDWICHES, PANINIS, CREPES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON PREMISES (06-06-2013). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1335939 ISSUED ON 06-06-2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS AND FACILITATE CLEANING. #38 - NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO MAKER. MUST INSTALL SAME. NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE CREPE GRIDDLES. MUST INSTALL VENTILATION OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING CORRECT INSTALLATION WITHOUT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 6, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS AND FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UPPER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST WASH, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO MAKER. MUST INSTALL SAME. NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE CREPE GRIDDLES. MUST INSTALL VENTILATION OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING CORRECT INSTALLATION WITHOUT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF CHECKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Versailles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Versailles on file is from Oct 14, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Versailles?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Versailles.
Has Cafe Versailles' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Versailles have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Versailles 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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