Caffe Streets
Last inspected: Jun 28, 2022
78
Score
Caffe Streets has been inspected 12 times since 2011. The most recent report on file is from Jun 28, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Caffe Streets dates to Jun 28, 2022.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 28, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED DISH MACHINE AND OVEN STORED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PEST.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR) STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jul 9, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
45
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
52
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Jan 17, 2019
License
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINS IN FRONT PREP ARE. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEEN PREPARED
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER COFFEE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINES, ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTUMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
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Jul 31, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN PROCEDURES IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #2-501.11.
5
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVERD SUCH AS PASTRY,HAM & CHEESE SANDWHICHES AND MILK BASE COFFEE DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. ADVISE MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLYOEE'S TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Apr 6, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the 3 door cooler in the front prep area: (a total of) 1 gallon Vitamin D milk ranging from 46.8F-56.7F; 1/2 gallon of 2% mlk @ 50.8F; and (a total of) 2 gallons of skim milk ranging from 46.4F-46.8F. Operator estimated total cost @ $17.50. Must keep all cold potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured milk products during inspection. Critical citation 7-38-005(a).
3
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (coffee drinks with milk, scones with cheese and sausage, sandwiches, etc.)being prepped and served. Must have a City of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods being prepped or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found raw wood shelving in the dry storage closet. Must paint or seal all porous materials. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found holes and gaps in walls around mop sink in the unisex bathroom closet. Must repair and maintain to prevent pest entry.
35
82
Oct 29, 2015
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 UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
45
90
Sep 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL PACKAGED YOGURT PARFAITS IN DISPLAY COOLER.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
82
Sep 5, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Utensils and three compartment sink in rear not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Catch basin not visible for three compartment sink. Instructed to obtain access to additional area of catch basin storage.
38
No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: "No Smoking" signs not posted or displayed conspicuously on premises in plain view of establishment customers. Instructed to posted "No Smoking" signs inside establishment, on entry door and in outdoor pation. Citation issued 7-32-202(A).
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Aug 8, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Splashguard is needed at the front exposed handsink.
32
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
42
90
Oct 12, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2011
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caffe Streets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caffe Streets on file is from Jun 28, 2022. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caffe Streets?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Caffe Streets.
Has Caffe Streets' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Caffe Streets 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 Caffe Streets 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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