Carb Free Cafe — Bowls/ Carb Free Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Carb Free Cafe — Bowls/ Carb Free Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Carb Free Cafe — Bowls/ Carb Free Cafe since Nov 13, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “allergen training as required” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALL NOTED NEXT TO FRONT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Nov 6, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2283004 DATED 4-11-19 FOR VIOLATION #15 (NO FOOD SHIELD AT HOT LINE FOOD DISPLAY SECTION TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT CORE VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60 FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALL NOTED NEXT TO FRONT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: NO FOOD SHIELD AT HOT LINE FOOD DISPLAY SECTION TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOP SINK INSTALLED NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
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Aug 7, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT NONE OF THE POSTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE COMPLETED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGG-BASED BREAKFAST ITEMS ON THE MENU, WHERE THE EGGS CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER, OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MOUNTED DIRECTLY ABOVE LARGE PREP SINK BEING ACTIVELY USED TO PREP VEGETABLES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REMOVE HANDWASHING AIDS FROM THE PREP SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ANY CONDENSATION LEAKS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET BASE AT REAR HAND SINK, WHERE WATER CONSTANTLY FLOWS DESPITE THE HANDLES BEING IN "OFF" POSITION. ALSO NOTED LEAK IN WASTE PIPING AT THE REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS.
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Jul 31, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11- OBSERVED FRONT SALAD PREP COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45 DEGREES F WHILE TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD IN THE FRONT SALAD PREP TOP COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES: CHEESE, 50 DEGREES F; COOKED CORN, 47 DEGREES F; BEANS, 46 DEGREES F; CUT TOMATOES, 49 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $40. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGG-BASED BREAKFAST ITEMS ON THE MENU, WHERE THE EGGS CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER, OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WATER PROVIDED TO THE REAR PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER TO THIS SINK FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO USE FRONT PREP HAND SINK UNTIL THE REAR SINK IS REPAIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT NONE OF THE POSTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE COMPLETED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MOUNTED DIRECTLY ABOVE LARGE PREP SINK BEING ACTIVELY USED TO PREP VEGETABLES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REMOVE HANDWASHING AIDS FROM THE PREP SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ANY CONDENSATION LEAKS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
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Sep 15, 2017
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: Observed excessive dust and grease build up inside ventilation hood in rear prep area. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in disrepair in rear prep area. Building management in process of removing hand sink. Instructed must repair and maintain all plumbing present. Must maintain same.
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Dec 15, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE.
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Mar 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS (X2) NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CEILING LIGHT COVERS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 22, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 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: SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUIT TRHU-OUT THE PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carb Free Cafe — Bowls/ Carb Free Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carb Free Cafe — Bowls/ Carb Free Cafe on file is from Nov 13, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carb Free Cafe — Bowls/ Carb Free Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Carb Free Cafe — Bowls/ Carb Free Cafe.
Has Carb Free Cafe — Bowls/ Carb Free Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Carb Free Cafe — Bowls/ Carb Free Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carb Free Cafe — Bowls/ Carb Free Cafe 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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