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Celeste

111 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
French
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2019
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Celeste, the earliest from 2013. Celeste was last inspected on Nov 26, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Celeste since Nov 26, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

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

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Celeste on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAR DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED BEFORE STACKING IN EACH OTHER, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AND MAINTAIN.
44
90
Nov 6, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Pasteurized eggs used where required
Inspector notes: 3-302.13- OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED IN BAR COOLER ON 2ND FLOOR, IN USE FOR PREP OF CLASSIC COCKTAIL MADE WITH EGG WHITES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGG PRODUCTS MUST BE USED FOR RECIPES THAT DO NOT INCLUDE A PASTEURIZATION OR HEAT STEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES/FOOD ITEMS THAT DO NOT HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: 3-201.11- OBSERVED VACUUM SEALED FOOD ON SITE FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE WITH NO LABELS AND INVOICES. NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOOD/S ON SITE: -1LB OF CREMINELLI PROSCIUTTO HAM, (INDIVIDUAL PREP PORTIONS), AT VALUE OF $16.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. NO VACUUM SEALING MACHINE FOUND ON SITE. INFORMED SITE THAT FOODS MUST COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE WITH INVOICES AND LABELS. ALSO INFORMED SITE THAT IN ORDER TO USE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
11
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING BAR HAND SINKS: -1ST FLOOR BAR -2ND FLOOR BAR -DISCO BAR -ROOF TOP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID HAND SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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67
Sep 6, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust and grease build up on the lower interior of fryers in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust build up on vents in ceiling of kitchen cooking area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Instructed must provide proof of food handler training for all employees. Must maintain same.
45
86
Aug 10, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS FOR ICE SCOOPS.
43
95
May 12, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CLEANED ALL THE VENT COVER DURING INSPECTION.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOT ENOUGH LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER( DARK TO SEE THE FOODS) . MUST PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHT.
36
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
45
86
Sep 25, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES AT THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE UPPER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
33
90
Nov 21, 2013
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Celeste last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Celeste on file is from Nov 26, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Celeste?

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

Has Celeste's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Celeste 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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