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Deli-Time, L.L.C. — Cafe 541

541 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2014
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Deli-Time, L.L.C. — Cafe 541 stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Apr 28, 2014. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 28, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

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

Deli-Time, L.L.C. — Cafe 541's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2014
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: OBSERVED COFFEE FILTERS UNCOVERED ON TOP OF THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN COFFEE FILTERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEPSI SODA NOZZLE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS SITTING IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND MAINTAIN MOPS PROPERLY.
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74
Aug 2, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLES.
36
95
Aug 22, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOOD IN 'TO-GO' CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED & DATED.
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95
Jul 3, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PACKAGED DELI SANDWICHES AND SALAD CONTAINERS THAT ARE HELD IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24HRS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO LABEL AND DATE.
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED AT WALL NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
35
90
Aug 22, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SCOOPS & LADDLES MUST BE USED FOR ALL FOODS SERVED/PREPPED/HELD-INSTEAD OF STYROFOAM CUPS. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE & AROUND CORNERS OF PREP TABLES MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CAULKING ON THE LEFT WALL OF THE 1-COMP SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE IS IN POOR REPAIR-MUST FIX/REPLACE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION WATER ON INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS IN KITCHEN-MUST ADDRESS. 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.
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Sep 17, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 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. PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
32
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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE/MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Deli-Time, L.L.C. — Cafe 541 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Deli-Time, L.L.C. — Cafe 541 on file is from Apr 28, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Deli-Time, L.L.C. — Cafe 541?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Deli-Time, L.L.C. — Cafe 541.

Has Deli-Time, L.L.C. — Cafe 541's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Deli-Time, L.L.C. — Cafe 541 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Deli-Time, L.L.C. — Cafe 541 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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