Chicago Sport Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 19, 2011
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The inspection history at Chicago Sport Cafe is still short, with only two visits logged. On Apr 19, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Chicago Sport Cafe is from Apr 19, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chicago Sport Cafe is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Apr 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2011
Task Force Liquor 1475
10 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER IS PROVIDED TO THE SINKS AT THE BAR AND THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER IS NEEDED AT ALL SINKS FOR HANDWASHING OR DISHWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. PROVIDE HANDSOAP AND HAND TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS. MUST INSTALL PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS AT HANDSINKS WHERE MISSING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. SOUTH FRONT DOOR, BASEMENT DOOR AND THE NORTH GLASS DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED 1/4" GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT AND THE FRONT DOOR AND 1/4" GAP DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE 2 GLASS DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE RODENT PROOF. ALSO, INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS OBSERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST INCLUDE: PEST CONTROL COMPANY LICENSE, MSDS SHEETS FOR ANY PESTICIDES USED. MUST PROVIDE WITH PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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 ICE BIN COVERS AT THE BAR ICE BINS. REPAINT RUSTED SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR STANDUP PREP COOLER. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE SHELVING WITH ONLY 2 STAND LEGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AND IN THE PREP AREA. THE GROUND AT THE OUTSIDE STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT MUST BE CONCRETED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE THE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINES FOR THE HANDSINKS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE BAR AREA SO THAT THE WATER GOES DOWN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND NOT ON THE FLOOR. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK. PROVIDE A TANK LID FOR THE MEN'S TOILET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL COOLERS REQUIRE A WORKING THERMOMETER. PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES. ELIMINATE ANY EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Sport Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Sport Cafe on file is from Apr 19, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.
Has Chicago Sport Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago Sport Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Sport 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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