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Cinnamon Cafe

1968 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 16, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Cinnamon Cafe appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2011. The most recent report on file is from May 16, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since May 16, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
May 16, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINT ON FOOD HANDLER. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Aug 26, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT 55F. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW.
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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. RUBBER DOOR GASKET SEALS ON FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. SOME SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE. SHELVING OF COOKS LINE SERVICE WINDOW WITH OPEN CREVICES AND RAW WOOD. MUST SEAL.
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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. MISSING HANDLE ON COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER MISSING. MUST REPLACE.
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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. FLOORS UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE.
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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. WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD. MUST REPLACE.
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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. MUST PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKS ON BOTH NOZZLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY MOP SINK OR REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE.
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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. UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON REAR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cinnamon Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cinnamon Cafe on file is from May 16, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cinnamon Cafe?

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

Has Cinnamon Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cinnamon Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cinnamon 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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