Caffecafe
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, Caffecafe has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Caffecafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 13, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
“Food in original container, properly labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Caffecafe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 13, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AFTER WASHING.
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Mar 20, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 13, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 26, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT, PASTA SALAD, HUMMUS ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS (PASTA SALAD, FRUIT BOWLS, HUMMUS, AND YOGURT PARFAITS, HARD BOILED EGGS ETC.) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REACH PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS IN THE REAR NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN 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 COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Mar 6, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPED WALLS BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS RACK ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: TAKE OUT PACKAGED SALAD NOT HUMMUS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had peeling paint/exposed plaster by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Apr 14, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving in rear kitchen areas, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep area, shall be replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Oct 1, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-YOGURT 47.5F, PASTA SALAD 47.5F, EGGS 47.3F, TUNA SALAD 49.9, TABOULEH(SPECIAL VEGETABLE BLEND) 49.3F, CHICKEN SALAD 46.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 26 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $167.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE CABINETS AT THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE.
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Mar 13, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PACKAGED FOR CONTAINERS IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE NOT LABELED( HUMMUS AND TABOLI) INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED IN STRAINER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FREE IF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 3, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS LOCATED AT THE REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNIT (YOGURT PARFAIT CUPS AND FRUIT SALADS, COLESLAW AND POTATO SALADS).
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Sep 11, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING A SINK STOPPER AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 27, 2011
Routine
3 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 ALL PACKAGED READY-TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DATES.
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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. WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND MEAT SLICER AND 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST STORE SOAP CONTAINER A WAY FROM CANNED FOOD SHELVES.
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Apr 6, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caffecafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caffecafe on file is from Jan 13, 2021. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caffecafe?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Caffecafe.
Has Caffecafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Caffecafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Caffecafe 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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