Central Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2022
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Score
Central Cafe appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 12, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Central Cafe is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Dec 12, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GRILL AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREAS OF THE FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER MACHINE IN THE CORNER BY THE SPRAYER SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE GRILL IN FRONT COOKING AREA.
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Jun 18, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH ROOM WITH A LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE. ALSO OBSERVED SPRAYER AT THE FRONT END OF DISH WASHER LEAKING IN NEED OF REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND UNDER FRYER STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN VENTS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY LOCATED UNDER THE COUNTERS OF THE HOT HOLD STATIONS. APPROX 30 DROPPINGS UNDER THE HOT WELL UNITS AND ANOTHER 10 ALONG THE REAR WALL UNDER THE SINK AREA IN THE SALAD BAR STATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (B)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND UNDER FRYER STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER THE FOOD SERVICE AREA COUNTERS AT ALL STATIONS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH ROOM WITH A LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE. ALSO OBSERVED SPRAYER AT THE FRONT END OF DISH WASHER LEAKING IN NEED OF REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN VENTS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AT THE STARBUCKS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 1, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK OF WORLD STATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL AT CEILING OF INTERIOR SIDE ENTRANCE OF FOOD CAFE. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING OF WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS OF DEBRIS.
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Oct 31, 2018
License
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RED RESIDUE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN STARBUCKS PREP AREA AND CALCIUM BUILDUP ON ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AND DISPENSER UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MIDDLE HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN COOKING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN STARBUCKS STORAGE AND DRY FOOD STORAGE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Central Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Central Cafe on file is from Dec 12, 2022. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Central Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Central Cafe.
Has Central Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Central Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Central 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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