Compass Group Usa, Inc. — Cafe 300
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
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Across the available record, Compass Group Usa, Inc. — Cafe 300 has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Compass Group Usa, Inc. — Cafe 300 was last inspected on May 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Compass Group Usa, Inc. — Cafe 300 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
May 21, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 59.4-89.4F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER WATER TEMPERATURES OF 106.3-108.0F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISKS ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISKS TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREAS ON 3RD FLOOR AND 30TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EYE WASH STATION FAUCET ATTACHEMENT FROM HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREAS ON 3RD AND 30TH FLOOR, HANDWASHING SINKS MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. CORRECTED ON SITE EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINKS IN 3RD FLOOR AND 30TH FLOOR PREP AREAS REMOVED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Jul 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 3, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Weak water pressure at deli station hand wash sink. Instructed to provide under city pressure.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Found several live pottery plants stored above food prep areas, Instructed to remove.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food container. Instructed to use proper scoop.
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Nov 1, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALT AND GARLIC OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS 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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Sep 17, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WATER WHEN RAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CORRECT.
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Feb 23, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN DRY SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: USING SARAN WRAP AS PART OF CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVING, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER MATERIAL THAT CAN BE EASILY CLEANED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LARGE POT DISH MACHINE AREA WALLS MISSING A BASE BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES MEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT CITY PRESSURE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING AND INACCURATE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES IN WARMEST AREA.
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Jun 12, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 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 75 SMALL FLIES THRU OUT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE SHELF WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE BREAKFAST STAION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAINN.
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Dec 22, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: food container not labeled in kitchen, instructed to label.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not cleaned properly, back side of blade not clean, food debris noted. Copper pipes with heavy grease and dirt build up at rear grilling station. instructed to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: standing water under ice maker at rear food storage, instructed to keep dry.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inaccurate thermometer for hot holdings cabinets, instructed to repair, missing refrigeration thermometer at juice cooler at 1st floor storage room.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: cluttered dry food storage room in 1st floor, instructed to better organize.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: food handlers with beard not wearing a beard restraints. instructed to wear.
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Aug 8, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Caulk around 3 compartment sink, dish machine areas, counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Found caulk around 2 compartment sink, and around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers shelving/racks in prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen prep area storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jul 29, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less, Citation issued 7-38-005(A), critical violation. list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting 40F or less, are as follows: salmon at 45.7F, fruit salad at 46.7F, marinara sauce at 45.7F, cut vegetables at 45.3F, mgmt. discarded product at once, approximate value $120.00, approximate weight(30 lbs).cooler temp was at 38.9F..
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Found/observed various employee's not washing their hands at various prep areas while changing their gloves touching their uniforms, at time of inspection, citation issued 3-38-010(A), critical violation.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Found/observed exposed hand sink at prep station, with no paper towel holder or paper towels, and with no soap or soap dispenser, citation issued 7-38-030 critical violation.(mgmt. complied at once).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Found/observed grease container in dock/receiving areas dripping grease on sides of container and onto ground, at time of inspection, Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Found Ice machine ice deflector in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, dish machine areas, counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Found caulk around 2 compartment sink, and around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers shelving/racks in prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen prep area storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Kitchen prep area storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices) Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit in kitchen prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment by grill areas not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Walk in cooler floors that had rust, loose metal plaque under door, shelving not clean, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(food debris/splatter removed). Cove molding that was damaged/ peeling by deep fryer area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield of display cooler shall be provided.
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Jun 30, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCARD ALL CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING FLOORS UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FACUETS NOTED AT THE HAND SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: HOT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE MAIN KITHCHEN AT 127 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED A REACH IN COOLER IN THE GRILL PREP AREA AT 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE AND MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 118 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF CHICKEN TENDERS AT 118-133 DEGREES F, AND 3LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 52 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: THE HIGH TEMPERATURE POT WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. THE FINAL RINSE MUST REACH 180 DEGREES TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE POTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCARD ALL CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING FLOORS UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FACUETS NOTED AT THE HAND SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.
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May 27, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS OFF FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MINOR CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE CORNER OF THE WALL NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED TO THE TOP LOADING TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 21, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: KNIVES INSIDE BUCKETS ARE KEPT ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL UTENSILS STORED OF FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSULATION COVERINGS AT WALK-IN COOLER UNIT NOT CLEAN, WHITE SLIMY SUBSTANCE NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER DOOLR AT HOT FOOD STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING LINE AT THE FAR WEST STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN AT THE BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 INSTALL PROPER SNEEZE GUARD FOR ALL FOOD SELF SERVICE STATIONS, EXISTING GUARDS TOO SHORT NOT PROTECTION FOOD.
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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 REMOVE OR PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON COOLING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND KITCHEN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING ONES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD SERVICE LINES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Compass Group Usa, Inc. — Cafe 300 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Compass Group Usa, Inc. — Cafe 300 on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Compass Group Usa, Inc. — Cafe 300?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Compass Group Usa, Inc. — Cafe 300.
Has Compass Group Usa, Inc. — Cafe 300's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Compass Group Usa, Inc. — Cafe 300 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Compass Group Usa, Inc. — Cafe 300 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Compass Group Usa, Inc. — Cafe 300 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Compass Group Usa, Inc. — Cafe 300 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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