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Duran European Sandwiches Cafe

529 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2015
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Duran European Sandwiches Cafe stretching back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 20, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 20, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “toilet room doors self closing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

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

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 46.1F, FETA CHEESE AT 47.6F, EGGS AT 44.2F, TURKEY AT 44.6F, CREAM CHEESE AT 48F, YOGURT AT 46.4F, BUTTER AT 44.6F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 46.3F, EGG WHITES AT 44.4F, BUTTERMILK AT 43.8F, ROAST BEEF AT 43.8F, HAM AT 44F, TURKEY AT 43.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 80# OF FOOD WORTH $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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95
Mar 20, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND RAIL THAT RUNS FROM SUPPORT POST IN CENTER OF KITCHEN TO WALL ABOVE REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILDUP. 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: OBSERVED GAP IN BASEMENT WALL NEAR FRONT OF FACILITY WHERE HOSE ENTERS WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS IN BRICK WALL (ON PARKING LOT SIDE) ABOVE TABLE LOCATED NEAR FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FILL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND TOILET ROOM DOOR WITH BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
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Mar 19, 2014
Routine
5 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 FRONT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM EDGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO AS DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND RAIL THAT RUNS FROM SUPPORT POST IN CENTER OF KITCHEN TO WALL ABOVE REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP IN BASEMENT WALL NEAR FRONT OF FACILITY WHERE HOSE ENTERS WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS IN BRICK WALL (ON PARKING LOT SIDE) ABOVE TABLE LOCATED NEAR FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FILL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND TOILET ROOM DOOR WITH BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
78
Apr 15, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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95
Feb 4, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Exposed brick in dining area not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
37
90
Jan 28, 2013
License
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: Side exit door not rodent proofed-1/4 gap across bottom. Instructed to rodent proof to prevent rodent and insect entry.
18
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Exposed brick in dining area not selaed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Duran European Sandwiches Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Duran European Sandwiches Cafe on file is from Aug 20, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Duran European Sandwiches Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “toilet room doors self closing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Duran European Sandwiches Cafe.

Has Duran European Sandwiches Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Duran European Sandwiches Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Duran European Sandwiches 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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