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Eckhardt Cafe — Quantum Cafe

5640 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 23, 2022
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Eckhardt Cafe — Quantum Cafe stretching back to 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on May 23, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Eckhardt Cafe — Quantum Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 23, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Eckhardt Cafe — Quantum Cafe on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 23, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOCK DOORS WITH GAPS BETWEEN THEM. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
38
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE THE DUST AND/OR GREASE.
56
90
Dec 10, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
34
95
Mar 14, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SMALL OVEN IN PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE THREE COMP SINK AND UNDER THE 1 COMP SINK.
34
90
Jun 20, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
41
90
Oct 20, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK
32
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
45
90
Oct 7, 2015
Reinspection
3 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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ENTRY DOORS IN DINING AREA,ATRIUM AND GARBAGE AREA AND OTHER ENTRIES TO BUILDING DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG TOPS AND BOTTOMS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.
32
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
45
86
Oct 2, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAIN PREP COOLER NOT OPERABLE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.
2
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
8
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENTRY DOORS IN DINING AREA,ATRIUM AND GARBAGE AREA AND OTHER ENTRIES TO BUILDING DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG TOPS AND BOTTOMS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
45
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eckhardt Cafe — Quantum Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eckhardt Cafe — Quantum Cafe on file is from May 23, 2022. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eckhardt Cafe — Quantum Cafe?

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

Has Eckhardt Cafe — Quantum Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eckhardt Cafe — Quantum Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Eckhardt Cafe — Quantum 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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