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Cassava Cafe

1211 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60610
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Cassava Cafe, the earliest from 2015. On Mar 9, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Cassava Cafe's record stops at Mar 9, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

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.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD-UP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE RUST DEBRI AND BUILD UP ON THE SURFACE OF THE PIPE ABOVE THE LONG DINING TABLE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
38
86
Sep 26, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
45
86
Aug 21, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cassava Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cassava Cafe on file is from Mar 9, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Cassava Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cassava 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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