Crafty Cafe

325 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60654
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

Crafty Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Crafty Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 17, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Crafty Cafe is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LIVE POTTERY PLANTS STORED ABOVE COFFE MAKING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Nov 14, 2018
License
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -HAND SINK AT FRONT COUNTER -HAND SINK AT EMPLOYEE REST ROOMS ADJACENT TO CAFE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SIGNAGE IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12- OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11- OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MEAL STORED IN 2 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEE MEALS MUST BE STORED AND LABELED IN DESIGNATED AREA WHILE IN COLD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND STORE EMPLOYEE MEALS IN DESIGNATED AREA IN COLD HOLDING UNITE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11- OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE LIDS FOR COFFEE, TEA, ETC STORED AT SELF SERVICE CONDIMENT STATION WITHOUT COVER, WRAP OR DISPENSER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SINGLE SERVICE LIDS FOR COFFEE, TEA, ETC. MUST BE STORED AT SELF SERVICE STATION, IN APPROVED DISPENSER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED RAW BRICK WALLS SURFACES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ON NORTH, SOUTH AND EAST WALLS IN PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE/SEALED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA TO ENSURE SURFACE IS EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crafty Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crafty Cafe on file is from Dec 17, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crafty Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crafty Cafe.

Has Crafty Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Crafty Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crafty 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.