Caffe Rom

400 E Water St, Chicago, IL 60601

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2016

100

Score

Low Risk

Caffe Rom appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 20, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Caffe Rom dates to Oct 20, 2016.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2016

Routine

No violations found.

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Nov 10, 2015

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND PREPARED SALADS, FRUIT CUPS AND YOGURT PARFAIT CUPS NOT DATED AND LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENT IN THE RESTROOM. NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME.

Sep 25, 2014

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: BULK FOOD AND SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES INSIDE ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES.

May 10, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. ICE BUILD UP NOTED ON PREP COOLER COOLING COILS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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. ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, A GRAY FILM BUILD UP NOTED ON UPPER PANEL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Apr 7, 2010

Routine

2 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. BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED PROPERLY IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.

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. DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON FAN COVER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caffe Rom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caffe Rom on file is from Oct 20, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caffe Rom?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caffe Rom.

Has Caffe Rom's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Caffe Rom have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caffe Rom 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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