Dock Street Cafe

700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 16, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Dock Street Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 16, 2011. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Dock Street Cafe since Jun 16, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 16, 2011

Tag Removal

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REMAINS

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: REMAINS

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMAINS

Jun 14, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR WALLS, CEILING, ICE CHUTE, LEVER INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK/MOLDY-LIKE SUBSTANCE ADHERING TO ALL THIS SURFACES-THEREBY TOUCHING THE ICE CUBES AS IT DROPS ONTO THE BIN (7-38-005A). UNIT TAGGED & INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE BARE WOODEN SHELF AT THE FRONT PREP AREA'S RIGHT WALL MUST BE SEALED & THE MOUTH OF THE GARBAGE CHUTE ON THE COUNTER-TOP, AT SAME AREA MUST BE FIXED (THE WOOD IS IN ROTTING). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GASKETS OF SMALL COOLERS, FILTERS AT HOOD-MUST BE FREE OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: METAL PLATE BY WALK-IN COOLER IS LOOSE-MUST FIX & RE-CAULK AROUND IT. FRONT FLOOR DRAIN NEED CLEANING ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ANY SODA/MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE RACKS (DRY/COLD STORAGE), MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING.PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

Jun 10, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLERS, AND DRINK MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. FLORRS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALL IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAKS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK INNEED OF REAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. HAND SINK NEEDED AT FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dock Street Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dock Street Cafe on file is from Jun 16, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dock Street Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dock Street Cafe.

Has Dock Street Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dock Street Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dock Street 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.

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