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Caspian Cafe

5691 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

Caspian Cafe has been inspected five times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 20, 2013. 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 Caspian Cafe dates to Jun 20, 2013.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Caspian Cafe on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 20, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DEBRIS NO RAILS BY THE FRONT WINDOW,OLD FOOD PARTICLE ON DOOR OF PASTRY COOLER AND MOLD INSIDE UNUSED COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILT UP.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
90
Oct 11, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some foods not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine no clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area under kitchen prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors under 3 compartment sink need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
38
78
Oct 27, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving in front prep area not clean needs detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in front bar area not clean need detailed cleaning, floors behind grill not clean need detailed cleaning. floors in rear storage areas under shelving need cleaning.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls behind ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields that were damaged, not clean in rear kitchen area shall be cleaned/replaced.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in dining area hallway not clean needs cleaning.
38
78
May 3, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in front kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in rear kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen areas, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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74
Dec 16, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caspian Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caspian Cafe on file is from Jun 20, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caspian Cafe?

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

Has Caspian Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Caspian Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caspian 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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