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Espresso Thy Art

4019 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 12, 2012
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Espresso Thy Art has three inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 12, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Espresso Thy Art's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 12, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “premises maintained free of litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 12, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; CABINETS AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT PREP AREA, AND COOLERS, COUNTERS, AND OVEN.
33
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 CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
34
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. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, CLOSETS AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
43
78
May 25, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. MUST REMOVE SOAP DISPENSER FROM ABOVE 3PART SINK.
32
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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENTY.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
41
86
Sep 1, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Espresso Thy Art last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Espresso Thy Art on file is from Apr 12, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Espresso Thy Art?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Espresso Thy Art.

Has Espresso Thy Art's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Espresso Thy Art have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Espresso Thy Art 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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