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Casbah Cafe

3151 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2015
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Casbah Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Oct 14, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 14, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.

Casbah Cafe's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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90
Aug 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILDUP IN THE MINI-REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLER GASKETS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS IN A NON FUNCTIONING COOLER USED AS DRY STORAGE; ALSO FOUND POTS WITH WATER RISIDUAL IN THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND TO REMOVE ALL POTS WITH STAGNANT WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CONSTANT DRIP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DUE TO THE WATER HANDLES BEING OVER TIGHTENED. INSTRUCTED TO LOOSEN HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES TO ALLOW PROPER WATER SHUTOFF WITH NO DRIPPAGE.
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Oct 21, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT ON WOODEN SHELVES PEELING/IN POOR REPAIR IN DISHWASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED SHELVES, SHELVES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING FROM WALL UNDER CASH REGISTER. MUST REATTACH FLOOR BASE TO WALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHINED WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT/REPAINT SAID WALL.
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86
Aug 13, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.NEED TO SCRAPE BUILD UP ENCRUSTED FOOD ON FLOOR,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.NEED TO CLEAN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.(DEBRI BUILD UP)
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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.SEAL WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BOTTOM PART
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA HAS BUILD-UP DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casbah Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casbah Cafe on file is from Oct 14, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casbah Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Casbah Cafe.

Has Casbah Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casbah Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Casbah 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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