Eddie Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2018
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Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Eddie Cafe, the earliest from 2017. On Sep 19, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Eddie Cafe is from Sep 19, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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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
Sep 19, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/ OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.11- NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(D)-ALL WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11- BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE
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Sep 10, 2018
Complaint
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12- NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ATTEND SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO AND POST THE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/ OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.11- NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111(A)- FOUND OVER 25 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)- CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111(E)-NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C)-CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(D)-ALL WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A)-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(B)-LIGHT BULBS ARE NOT SHIELDED IN THE DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS OR SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11- BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 10, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO GREASE TRAP BOX.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. NO SINK STOPPERS FOR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR BUSINESS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eddie Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eddie Cafe on file is from Sep 19, 2018. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eddie Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Eddie Cafe.
Has Eddie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eddie Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Eddie Cafe 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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