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Cedar Hotel Cafe

1112-1114 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2014
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Cedar Hotel Cafe, the earliest from 2010. On Aug 5, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Cedar Hotel Cafe's record stops at Aug 5, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cedar Hotel Cafe is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: EGGS AT 48.7F, COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 43.1F, HUMMUS AT 45.8F, CHEESE AT 45.3F, COOKED CORN AT 45.3F, BLUE CHEESE AT 51.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $76. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Jun 24, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND AIR TEMPERATURE FOR PREP COOLER AT 55.6F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES AT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER, COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOING FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONE: 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 55.2F, 20 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 52.5F AND 15 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 54.6F. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER, FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $140.
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS AT BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPED WALL BEHIND CLEAN POT AND PANS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH SOUTH RESTROOMS IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA REQUIRE A VENTILATION FAN. MUST INSTALL.
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Aug 29, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #315232 ON 7/28/10 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND BOTH BARS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE FOR THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH SOUTH RESTROOMS IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA REQUIRE A VENTILATION FAN. MUST INSTALL.
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Jul 28, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (CHICKEN WINGS BEING COOLED AT THIS TIME)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND BOTH BARS.
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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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER SODA SYRUP DISPENSER BEHIND MAIN BAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING OVER PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cedar Hotel Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cedar Hotel Cafe on file is from Aug 5, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cedar Hotel Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cedar Hotel Cafe.

Has Cedar Hotel Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cedar Hotel 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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