Ethan's Cafe
Last inspected: May 11, 2010
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Score
The inspection history at Ethan's Cafe is still short, with only one visit logged. The most recent report on file is from May 11, 2010. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since May 11, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Ethan's Cafe on the weaker side.
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Inspection History
May 11, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. POST CONSUMER ADVISORY, LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN.
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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. PRESSED WOOD COUNTER TOP NEXT TO TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING INTO SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. RAW WOODEN COUNTER TOP AT FRONT MUST SEAL/PAINT. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.
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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. DIRTY,GREASY TOASTER OVEN IN SUSHI PREP, MUST CLEAN.
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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. BROKEN CRACKED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT SERVER/PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE FOR THREE DOOR REACH IN, METAL STEM, BROKEN GLASS ON HOT OIL THERMOMETER MUST REPLACE.
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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. MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN SUSHI PREP. REMOVE DEBRIS, BUCKETS OF EMPTY BEER CANS, CIGARETTE BUTTS, PAPER DEBRIS ON REAR PATIO TO GARAGE STORED FOOD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ethan's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ethan's Cafe on file is from May 11, 2010. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ethan's 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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