Cosmic Cafe — Adler Planetarium
Last inspected: May 21, 2024
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Score
The health department has logged 19 inspections at Cosmic Cafe — Adler Planetarium, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 21, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
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.
Cosmic Cafe — Adler Planetarium scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain, priority foundation violation 7-37-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Keeping Ice scoop on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean holder. keeping spoons in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.
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Apr 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 30, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Aug 23, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER NOT REACHING AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE IN 2 OF 4 RESTROOMS. OBSERVED HOT WATER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM REACHING A MAXIMUM TEMEPRATURE OF 90 F; OBSERVED HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM REACHING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 72 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS REACH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR. DUMPSTER LIDS WERE NOT TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Aug 2, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS IN REAR (COOK-LINE) PREP AREA. CHICKEN, CHICK PEAS, SOFT CHEESE, BEAN SALAD, SLICE TOMATO, ETC AT 48-56 DEGREES F INSIDE 4 DRAWER DOOR PREP COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF COLD FOOD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPX $150 25LBS
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR 4 DRAWER DOOR REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLDING AT 58 DEGREES F IN FRONT (COOK-LINE) PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
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Oct 17, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Jul 16, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE POLICY WHICH INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY, A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE VISIBLE FOR ALL CONSUMERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 6, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15(A)(A) Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables used with materials containing FOOD residue and used outside the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS ARE DAMAGED AND ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING ON BOTH OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS SO THAT ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(b).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE POLICY WHICH INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY, A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE VISIBLE FOR ALL CONSUMERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR PRE-PACKAGED SANDWICHES, HUMMUS AND VEGETABLES, AND COOKIES NOT LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, NET WEIGHT OF INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGEN WARNING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL PRE-PACKAGED "GRAB AND GO" FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BROOMS IN THE UPPER LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE KNIFE RACK AND CAN OPENER IN THE MIDDLE LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DUST PANS IN THE UPPER LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE AND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN BOTH FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE THE DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEAD/LIVE BUGS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON THE UPPER LEVEL IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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: FOUND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE (MIDDLE LEVEL) FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREA AND 5 IN THE UPPER LEVEL AREA BY THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BROOMS IN THE UPPER LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE KNIFE RACK AND CAN OPENER IN THE MIDDLE LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DUST PANS IN THE UPPER LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE AND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN BOTH FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE THE DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEAD/LIVE BUGS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON THE UPPER LEVEL IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SUGAR, FLOUR) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING NOTED AT BOTTOM SHELF OF SALAD DRAWER COOLER, 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 NATER NOTED UNDER DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLY TRAP NOTED IN LOWER LEVEL PREP KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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May 18, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE UPPER LEVEL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMP WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER.
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Jul 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED OR WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SODA DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND STORAGE CABINETS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE STAINED,AND OR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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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 FLOOR IN THE CORNERS AND 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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS-REMOVE DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON THE UPPER LEVEL PREP AREA.
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May 1, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BROOMS AND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Aug 15, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CORRECTED
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Aug 8, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. UPPER LEVEL REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASEKTS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP ON PEPSI MACHINE ICE CHUTE AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MID LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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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. UPPER LEVEL FRONT LINE HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jun 21, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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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. Found exterior of ice machine not clean.(upper level)
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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. Found floors not swept and cleaned at storage areas.
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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. Found walls in poor repair by coffee station upper level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cosmic Cafe — Adler Planetarium last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cosmic Cafe — Adler Planetarium on file is from May 21, 2024. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cosmic Cafe — Adler Planetarium?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Cosmic Cafe — Adler Planetarium.
Has Cosmic Cafe — Adler Planetarium's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cosmic Cafe — Adler Planetarium have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cosmic Cafe — Adler Planetarium 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 Cosmic Cafe — Adler Planetarium inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cosmic Cafe — Adler Planetarium is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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