Cafecito
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 24 inspections at Cafecito stretching back to 2013. Cafecito was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 14 times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE REAR AREA MISSING COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S OR ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR AREA HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION COVER AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON-SITE WHILE IN-USE AS SANITIZER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WAREWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER USED IN WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE REAR AREA MISSING COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S OR ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR AREA HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION COVER AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container ( sugar ) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
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Jan 29, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Leaky faucet at rear kitchen hand wash sink, unable to turn off hot water completely, instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Using plastic bags to plug 3-comp sink to hold water, instructed to use proper stopper.
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May 3, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Apr 26, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE OBSERVED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON-SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES, AND A VALID ONE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (CUBAN SANDWICH, PASTA) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND-OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Oct 3, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 29, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 63F - 58F. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 200 LBS DISCARDED AT $300. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #10.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 66F, LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE STAINLESS STEEL PANEL. ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 29, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICES OF CAKE INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 9, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITHOUT LID IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 3, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE DOOR REFRIGERATED LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AIR TEMPERATURE @ 46.6F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED INSIDE (MILK, DAIRY CREAMER, OPEN ALMOND MILK). INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND REPAIR UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERIOR LID OF ICE-MACHINE ACCUMULATED WITH PINK SLIME AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) INSIDE ICE BIN LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITHOUT LID IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 14, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI MEAT)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP 2 DOOR SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT ,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINES. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
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Oct 31, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT AT 51 F FOOD NOT STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS REMAIN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED,FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0 F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI MEAT)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP 2 DOOR SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT ,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINES. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 29, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SALAD 47 F,HUMUS 46 F, COOKED PALM HEARTS 45.5,COOKED EGGPLANT 46 F,COOKED BLACK CORN AND BEAN 47 F ,ROASTED RED PEPPERS 48 F .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0 F OR .(PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT AT 59 F WITH TCS FOODS (TUNA SALAD,HUMUS)STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED,FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0 F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT REAR FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK.MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIME AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION PROVIDED ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AT AL HAND WASHING SINKS . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI MEAT)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP 2 DOOR SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT ,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINES. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 12, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Apr 3, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: COOLER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THAT 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 2-LBS OF COOKED CHORIZO ON STEAMTABLE AT 102.8F, COOKED STEAK AT 122.0F, APPROX 40-LBS OF COOKED BEEF PREPARED YESTERDAY AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 48.0F- 52.0F. ALSO POTATO SALAD AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGERS AT COST APPROX $ 150.00, CDI. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED WASHING HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE FOR FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOODS. FOUND OPEN BOTTLE OF SODA AND COOKING UTENSILS,( SPATULAS,ETC) INSIDE OF HAND SINK. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS. ALSO CASE OF WATER AND CAN GOODS ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HAND SINK HAS TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. NOTHING IN, ON OR IN FRONT OF SINK , CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Jan 13, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found tin foil used as a liner on cooking equipment in kitchen. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found excessive dust build up on equipment on top of walk in cooler. Must remove dust, clean and sanitize. Found excessive grease on Panini grill on counter in rear prep. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found excessive dirt build up on floor in rear corner near soda boxes. Must remove all items from this corner, deep clean and sanitize area. Must maintain same.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers in front prep area without proper hair restraints. Must provide hats or hair nets to proper restrain hair for all food handlers in front prep area.
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May 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COFFEE,PASTRY AREA.MUST INSTALL.
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Dec 21, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SOUPS AND OTHER PREPARED FOODS INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT DATED OR LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR INNER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA TO REMOVE DEAD FRUIT FLIES FROM THE WALLS. ASLO MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST AT CEILING VENT COVERS AND PANELS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS PERSONAL ITEMS (I.E. COATS, JACKETS, PURSES AND BAGS) AT THE FRONT SERVICE COFFEE SERVING STATION. MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ABOVE STATED AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL COFFEE STAFF AT FRONT COFFEE PREP STATION MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INNER EDGES OF THE ICE MACHINE LID TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK. FOUND VARIOUS ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS AND OTHER WORKING AND CALIBRATED THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.FOUND NON WORKING THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE DOCUMENTS FOR THE NET ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Dec 4, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OF FOOD SPILL BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR KITCHEN AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 12, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA, CLEAN SANITIZE MEAT SLICER, EXTERIOR OF SANDWICH PRESS MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BETWEEN, AROUND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. 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: CLEAN WALLS OF FOOD SPILLS AT COLD HOLDING AREAR IN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN SODA MACHINE CONTAINING ICE BIN AND COFFEE MACHINE. ALSO SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AGAINST WALL IN PREP AREA WHERE COOKED MEAT COOLING ON RACKS ARE PLACED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM DRAIN AT REAR, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AT REAR, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE SERVICE/PREP COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DERIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DEBRIS TO HELP PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
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86
Mar 11, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT VENT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR PAINT WOODEN SHELVING AT WALL IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AROUND THE WATER TANK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafecito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafecito on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafecito?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Cafecito.
Has Cafecito's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafecito have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafecito means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cafecito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafecito is inspected around two times per year on average.
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