Chestnut Street Cafe

200 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 2, 2011

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 2, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 2, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Chestnut Street Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 2, 2011

Tag Removal

3 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT WHILE SERVING FOOD (EGGS, HAM, CHICKEN). A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED/COOKED/SERVED (7-38-012). A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED; BOTTOM INTERIOR PANEL OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE FIXED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER 3-COMP SINK NEED DETAILED CLEANING-MUST MAINTAIN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Jul 28, 2011

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: (7-38-030 INADEQUATE SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS). FOUND CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER DISHMACHINE NOT DISPENSING ANY CHEMICAL (0-PPM), WHILE BEING USED BY THE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMP SINK TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT WITH 100-PPM CHLORINE, AT ALL TIMES. (UNIT TAGGED). Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. BOTTOM INTERIOR PANEL OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE FIXED (PULLING AWAY FRON DOOR). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR, INTERIOR OF SINKS THRU-OUT, FAN GUARDS OF SMALL COOLERS -DUE TO FOOD STAINS /DUST/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES OF 3-COMP SINK, DISHMACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT & ICE MACHINE MUST BE FREE OF DIRT/GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK & DISHMACHINE MUST BE KEPT FREE OF GREASE/DIRT BUILD-UP, INCLUDING WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES. FILTER AT HOOD OF FRONT GRILL MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED/REPLACED BY REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chestnut Street Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chestnut Street Cafe on file is from Aug 2, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chestnut Street Cafe?

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

Has Chestnut Street Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chestnut Street Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chestnut Street 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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