Elinas Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2010
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Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Elinas Cafe was last inspected on Mar 5, 2010. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Elinas Cafe since Mar 5, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “* certified food manager on site”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Elinas Cafe on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.above violation corrected at this time of license reinspection on 3/05/2010.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.violation corrected at this time of license reinspection on 3/05/2010.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.corrected at this time of license reinspection on 3/05/2010.
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Jan 6, 2010
License
11 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.no log book, rodent droppings observed by hot water heater in bsmt.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.no license disposal service.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.no certified food mgr. on site
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.multi use utensils must be inverted.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.replaced pitted, stained cutting boards.splash guard must be installed between 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink, and prep table(display case).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.coller shelving, cooking equipment, under range not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.must install cove moulding in kitchen area, floors under heavy equipment,rear kitchen and bsmt. need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.must seal or paint raw wooden door, frame, in bsmt. area.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.must replace broken light bulbs.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.ventilation above cooking range not working.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.must remove all clutter from premises 1st floor,and bsmt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elinas Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elinas Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elinas Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elinas Cafe.
Has Elinas Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Elinas Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Elinas 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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