Edie's All Day Cafe Bar
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2023
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Score
Edie's All Day Cafe Bar has been inspected eight times since 2020. On Jul 28, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Edie's All Day Cafe Bar dates to Jul 28, 2023.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited nine times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 28, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND PREP-COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12: UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT CUP OF WATER IN ESPRESSO STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Jul 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKET THAT IS USED TO CUT READY-TO-EAT FOODS ON PREP-LINE AND IS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING WHICH CAN LEAD TO CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION. MANAGER EMPTIED BUCKETS AND STORED UTENILS IN EMPTY CONTAINER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DID NOT OBSERVE ANY EXPIRATION/DISCARD DATE LABELS ON PREPPARED CHICKEN, TUNA, EGGS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. FOODS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED IF THE FOOD IS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPRATURE OF 41F OR BELOW FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. THE CHEF ON SITE PROVIDED PROPER DATE LABELS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AT LEAST 5 LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE BACK PREPARATION KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SOTRAGE FOODS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND PREP-COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT CUP OF WATER IN ESPRESSO STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TILES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BACK COOKLINE AREA AND DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT ABOVE DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 16, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING OVER PREP TABLES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE TILES.
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Dec 9, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AT LEAST 6 PROHIBITED ANIMALS (BIRDS) INDOORS PERCHED ON DECORATIONS, ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO TABLES, ON CHAIRS, AND ON TABLES IN THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY. MANAGEMENT MADE AWARE THAT SUCH ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS BEHIND THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK ADJACENT EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING OVER PREP TABLES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE TILES.
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Jan 20, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE & REMINDER LANGUAGE ON MENUS REGARDING UNDERCOOKED EGGS, THAT MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED MIDDLE THRESHOLD ON FRONT DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS & FREEZER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 3, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 30, 2020
License
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN REAR DISH AND PREP AREA AND AN ADDITIONAL 2 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD AT ENTRANCE TO BAR NEAR FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIST SIZED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE LIQUOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND UNUSED TALL 2 DOOR COOLER IN STORAGE ALCOVE NEXT TO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR BOTH UNITS SO THAT THEY FUNCTION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Edie's All Day Cafe Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Edie's All Day Cafe Bar on file is from Jul 28, 2023. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Edie's All Day Cafe Bar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Edie's All Day Cafe Bar.
Has Edie's All Day Cafe Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Edie's All Day Cafe Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Edie's All Day Cafe Bar 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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