Eats and Sweets Cafe

1636 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 31, 2018
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Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Eats and Sweets Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 31, 2018. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Public records show no inspections at Eats and Sweets Cafe since Aug 31, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Eats and Sweets Cafe's 41 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 31, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 10# OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 48.0F TO 48.6F; 3# OF FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53.6F TO 57F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,(WHICH UNITS MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39.5F) . FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 13 ,VALUE 47 . PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVEN, DRY STORAGE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED WHEELS FOR THE EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. - -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 FOUND FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP,DEBRIS AROUND MOP SINK,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS, UNDER THE SHELVES AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.RE-SEAL UNSEALED BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL IN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. GREASE AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN SPECIALLY UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALL EMPLOYEES HAS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(2) ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-305.13 FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.120 ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 WHITE CHEST FREEZER INTERIOR LINER BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, IN THE KITCHEN,REPLACE.
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Dec 28, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 21, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-4-17 INSPECTION # 2049807. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 4, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND COUNTER AREAS NOT CLEAN BY ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST 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 DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMET FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Feb 4, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPELY. THIS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38020. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION BY PUSHING GARBAGE DOWN INTO GARBAGE CONTAINER. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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May 19, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA ALONG WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT 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 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Nov 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED AT THE FRONT COUNTER WITH HANDLES FACING IN ALL DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENSILS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LIQUID SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL CEILING VENTS ON PREMISES INCLUDING THE BATHROOMS SOILED WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTILATION UNITS ON PREMISES.
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Apr 29, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DEEP GROOVED/STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD PREP COOLER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILTY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A BASEBOARD ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED CEILING TILE IN THE BATHROOM HALLWAY.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE BATHROOM DOOR CLOSEST TO THE NORTH WALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eats and Sweets Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eats and Sweets Cafe on file is from Aug 31, 2018. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eats and Sweets Cafe?

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

Has Eats and Sweets Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eats and Sweets Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Eats and Sweets Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.