Columbus Building Cafe — Sonny's Cafe/Saic
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2023
86
Score
Columbus Building Cafe — Sonny's Cafe/Saic appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2012. Columbus Building Cafe — Sonny's Cafe/Saic was last inspected on Nov 20, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Columbus Building Cafe — Sonny's Cafe/Saic's record stops at Nov 20, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Columbus Building Cafe — Sonny's Cafe/Saic is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR WATER LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Nov 3, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR WATER LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Oct 25, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMEPRATURES LOCATED IN A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LBS OF CHEESE AT 49F, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 50F, AND OBSERVED ABOUT 1 LB OF COOKED HAMBURGERS AT 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SAID PREP COOLER MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED RECYCLABLES OUTSIDE DUMPSTER'S LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING AND NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS TO OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR WATER LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Oct 21, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE MENU SUCH AS EGGS ANY STYLE THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED WITH NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Sep 12, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED BREAKFAST SANDWICHES AND PASTRIES WITHOUT LABELS THAT INCLUDE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) OBSERVED SOME MINOR DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVEIW. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVEIW AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITAION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT #2102386 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES NOT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Oct 23, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES SITTING OUT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE; 10 LBS OF BEEF AT 110F AND 5 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 82.6F. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE FOR HOT HOLDING AND 40F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA GROUND NOT MAINTAINED. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION GARBAGE WAS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, HOT WATER HAS TO BE TURNED ON AND OFF FROM THE BOTTOM OR ELSE THE HOT WATER ON SAID FAUCET WILL CONTINOUSLY RUN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWLS AT 66F-68F FOR HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE TO AT LEAST 85F. FOOD HANDLER'S MUST USE THE BASEMENT WASHROOM UNTIL SAID WASHBOWLS ARE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINING 85F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES NOT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Jun 1, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1 INCH GAP ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOFED EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD ITEMS IN THE GRAB AND GO FRONT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL GRAB AND GO FOOD ITEMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Jul 22, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND SELF SERVICE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER AT 55.6F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PACKAGED DELI SANDWICHES AND CARTONS OF MILK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLER TEMP AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG RMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTAILLAY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN SAID COOLER. FOUND 54 SMALL (8OZ) CARTONS OF MILK AT 52.2F, 15 DELI SANDWICHES (10 LBS) AT 51.6F, 3 LBS OF YOGURT AND PUDDING AT 52.5F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $100. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITAIZE PROPERLY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GOOD WORKING ONES.
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Aug 31, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT MIDDLE BASIN'S DRAIN PLUG NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAIN PLUGS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
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90
Sep 4, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PLASTIC FORKS AND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED EXPOSED TO CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH THE MOUTH PIECE DOWN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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90
Oct 4, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: CORRECTED.
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Sep 27, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 40 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED AUGUST 24, 2012 NOT DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO VIEWING CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY WAS BEHIND SERVING COUNTER WITH A WOODEN BOX PLACED IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE VISIBLE TO VIEWING CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND SMALL FLIES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 24, 2012
License
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Columbus Building Cafe — Sonny's Cafe/Saic last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Columbus Building Cafe — Sonny's Cafe/Saic on file is from Nov 20, 2023. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Columbus Building Cafe — Sonny's Cafe/Saic?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Columbus Building Cafe — Sonny's Cafe/Saic.
Has Columbus Building Cafe — Sonny's Cafe/Saic's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Columbus Building Cafe — Sonny's Cafe/Saic have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Columbus Building Cafe — Sonny's Cafe/Saic 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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