Cafezazzo

3710 W 55Th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2014
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Cafezazzo has eight inspections in the public record. On Oct 28, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Cafezazzo's record stops at Oct 28, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Cafezazzo's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History
Oct 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1402132 DATED 3/20/14 #32 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS IN REAR KITCHEN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARDS ON EACH SIDE TO PROTECT S COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOVE. #33 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38 OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROPER BACK FLOW DEVICE. #38 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISREPAIR IN UTILITY CLOSET CONTAINING MOP SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN COVER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING LINE. REPAIR TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CRATES BEING USED AS TABLE IN KITCHEN. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD COVER OVER BULBS ON CEILING IN KITCHEN. REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD COVER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Mar 20, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER CHEST IN DISREPAIR. RUST ON BOTTOM AND FREEZER TOP WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR OF REPLACE REACH IN FREEZER CHEST TOP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN REAR KITCHEN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK TO PROTECT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS BUILDUP OF GREASE. REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FAUCET AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN SINK IN A FULLY FUNCTIONAL CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC HOSE USED AS FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC HOSE AND REPLACE WITH FAUCET AND MAINTAIN SINK IN WORKING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH PROPER BACK FLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISREPAIR IN UTILITY CLOSET CONTAINING MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 200 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REDO SANITIZER BUCKETS AT A CHLORINE LEVEL OF 50-100 PPM.
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Jan 17, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: .MUST CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR STEAM TABLE AND DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE
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Oct 1, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY VENTS IN DINING ROOM BECAUSE OF DUST BUILDUP. FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CANNOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS INTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCET THAT CAN EXTEND TO ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS.
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Jan 23, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 13, 2012
Routine
5 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND THE BACK DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE BACK DOOR TIGHT FITTING SO IT WILL BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
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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. SOME FOOD STORAGE RACKS ARE RUSTY IN THE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TOPS OF BOTH REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS THEY ARE IN VERY POOR. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE 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. CLEAN ALL THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. FOUND AN OLD BROKEN DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. NOTE:- YOU MAY REPAIR IT TO WORKING ORDER IF YOU STILL WANT THE UNIT.
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Jun 28, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNUSED DISHMACHINE ON SITE. REPAIR OR REMOVE SAME. INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. DEFROST SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED RAW WOOD WALK-IN COOLER DOOR FRAME. INSTD TO SEAL PROPERLY. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER.
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Aug 20, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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.MUST LABEL DESSERT WITH PROPER INFO(NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS).
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN MOPSINK CLOSET,WALL & WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR WALL IN DINING AREA AT ENTRY DOOR PARKING LOT SIDE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHT NEEDED IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
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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.CHEST FREEZER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafezazzo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafezazzo on file is from Oct 28, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafezazzo?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Cafezazzo.

Has Cafezazzo's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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