Edgewater Beach Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2022
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Edgewater Beach Cafe appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2012. On Jul 29, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Edgewater Beach Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 29, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jul 29, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY OF APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPING LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FLOOR. THE FACILITY MUST CONTINUE TO WORK WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE/PREVENT ANY RODENT ACTIVITY. THE FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DUCT TAPE IS USED TO SEAL THE INTERIOR EDGES OF CABINET SHELVING IN THE BAR AREA. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOIL USED AS LINING IN SHELVING UNDER GRILL/STOVE TOP AND IN CABINET NEXT TO OVENS. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION IN 2-DOOR CABINET UNDER GRILL/OVEN TOP. THE FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Jun 2, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BURNED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 11, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 3, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS AT FOLLOWING AREAS: 30 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT KITCHEN AREAS, 20 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT, AND 20 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS UNDER BAR AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS.
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Dec 13, 2019
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON LUNCH AN DINNER MENU. MUST ADD ADDITIONAL PHRASE "THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" OBSERVED NO REMODER, DISCLOSURE ON BRUNCH MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Oct 9, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS(COOKED TO ORDER FILET MIGNON) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT TO THE CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 NOTED A HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, WRAP UP ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 28, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS(COOKED TO ORDER FILET MIGNON) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT TO THE CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- ALONG WALL AT THE DINING AREA, BEHIND THE BAR UNDERNEATH COUNTER AND AT THE CORNER WALLS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, WRAP UP ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 NOTED A HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
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Sep 13, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH.CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE THREE DOOR COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WOOD BASE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SURFACE IS ROUGH AND BROKEN, UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. RUSTY SHELVES IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED/REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. ALL ALUMINUM FOIL STORED USED FOR SHELF LINER AND TO COVER BROKEN/PEELING WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED ICE CUBES WITH MELTED WATER INSIDE THE ICE CONTAINER BEHIND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER FOR THE ICE WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
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Sep 6, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR(TOP AND BOTTOM PART) OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE LEAKING ONTO ICE CUBES INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE MENTIONED UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN . SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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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: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS INDIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES: BEHIND BAR AREA(IN DINING ROOM) 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SECOND SHELF,1 DROP INSIDE THE WHITE SMALL BOWL AT SAME AREA;7 DROPPING UNDER THE METAL SHELF WERE ICE CONTAINER IS STORED(BEHIND BAR);15 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT WEST SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN;10 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP THE SUGAR CONTAINER UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN DINING ROOM; 8 DROPPINGS AT EAST WALL LEDGE BEHIND THE LONG BOTH SEAT IN DINING AREA.OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE ANTS UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ANTS,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-31-16,REPORT #1970514 #30-FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.) #35-FOUND WALLS AND CEILING WITH CHIPPING PAINT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REPAIR AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED. TODAY SAME VIOLATIONS WAS OBSERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH.CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE THREE DOOR COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WOOD BASE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SURFACE IS ROUGH AND BROKEN, UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. RUSTY SHELVES IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED/REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. ALL ALUMINUM FOIL STORED USED FOR SHELF LINER AND TO COVER BROKEN/PEELING WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED ICE CUBES WITH MELTED WATER INSIDE THE ICE CONTAINER BEHIND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER FOR THE ICE WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR DRY STORAGE COOLER ,BOTTOM SHELVES,KEEP CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA,INSRUCTED TO SEAL/CAULK WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NECK IS REPAIRED WITH BLACK DUCT TAPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STILL LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FAUCET AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ONE STOPPER IS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED.
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Oct 31, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING WITH CHIPPING PAINT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REPAIR AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED.
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Oct 2, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT IS CHIPPING AWAY FROM THE WALL DIRECTLY BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL TO PROVIDE A FLAT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 8, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN PREP AND BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COUNTER BEHIND THE BAR AREA,RIGHT SIDE ONLY.SURFACE OF THE SPPLASH GUARD MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS, FOOD AND BROKEN ITEMS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND COOLER UNITS,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: PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN,AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND SOUTH WALL UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.ALSO PEELING PAINT WAS ABSORBED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 20, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BAR HANDSINK FAUCET AND HANDLES WITH RUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE FAUCET AND HANDLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING AND WALL IN POOR REPAIR, WATER LEAKING/WATER DAMAGED BY SIDE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED WALL/CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT END CAPS ABOVE PREP AREA TABLES ALONG COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS/COVERS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.
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Aug 14, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ADJACENT TO COOKLINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE AND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE AND BAR HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Edgewater Beach Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Edgewater Beach Cafe on file is from Jul 29, 2022. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Edgewater Beach Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Edgewater Beach Cafe.
Has Edgewater Beach Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Edgewater Beach Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Edgewater Beach 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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