Eurest Dining Services at Cafe 300 — Market Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2024
70
Score
Eurest Dining Services at Cafe 300 — Market Cafe has been inspected 20 times since 2010. On Dec 19, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited eight times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A): UPON REINSPECTION ON 12/19/2024 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS NOT REPAIRED, OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS AT IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 70.5-95.5F. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE FACILITY REPAIRED HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF REINSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 101.3-108.1F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED IN MEN OR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR EASTSIDE WALL AND ON CONDENSOR LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CONDENSOR LINE AND WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING PIECE OF WALL ABOVE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING AREA OF WALL ABOVE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON SOUTHSIDE WALL BEHIND RINSE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL BEHIND RINSE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED EYEWASH ATTACHED TO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA(NEAR SWINGING DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EYEWASH ATTACHMENTS AND SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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70
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 61.0-93.0F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY(NORTHSIDE AND SOUTHSIDE FRONT PREP, DISHROOM, NORTHSIDE AND SOUTHSIDE REAR PREP AND ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS). INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERISBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL BE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL BE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED IN MEN OR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA(NORTHEAST SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID AREA FOR PROPER DRAINAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR EASTSIDE WALL AND ON CONDENSOR LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CONDENSOR LINE AND WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING PIECE OF WALL ABOVE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING AREA OF WALL ABOVE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON SOUTHSIDE WALL BEHIND RINSE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL BEHIND RINSE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EYEWASH ATTACHED TO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA(NEAR SWINGING DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EYEWASH ATTACHMENTS AND SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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45
Dec 8, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Missing hands washings signs in employees restrooms, Instructed to post.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Ice build-up noted on front line prep cooler, instructed to remove ice for proper air circulation and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Dust build-up noted on ceiling vent above food prep table, instructed to clean and maintain.
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86
Dec 5, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ON BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Aug 31, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE 1-DOOR TRUE COOLER AND THE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER THAT ARE BOTH IN THE REAR PREP AREA ARE BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR BROKEN EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS LOCATED ON COOKS LINE AND BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Aug 24, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL ICE IN ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE DURING INSPECTION; FOUND NO INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE WITH AN IDPH 051 NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE 1-DOOR TRUE COOLER AND THE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER THAT ARE BOTH IN THE REAR PREP AREA ARE BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR BROKEN EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS LOCATED ON COOKS LINE AND BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Jun 27, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE (105 F) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 180 F-195 F WATER TEMPERATURE FOR FINAL RINSE, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-30-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 2 HAND WASH SINK ( PREP LINE AND DISH WASHING AREAS ) MISSING PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD UTENSILS IN USE STORED IN A STANDING WATER BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN SURFACE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NYLON SHEETS USED AS A BARRIER BETWEEN CLEAN UTENSILS RACK AND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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61
May 15, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT HOT BAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EGGS, 112 DEGREES F; POTATOES, 110 DEGREES F; SAUSAGE, 111 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $36. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR ALSO TURNED UP THE THERMOSTAT ON THE HOT BAR HEATING PLATES. ALSO NOTED COLD SOY MILK AND COOKED GRAIN BREAKFAST ENTREE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED IMPROPERLY IN KITCHEN: NOTED ON STORED ON DRY GOODS ON A PREP TABLE SHELF, NOTED AN OPEN BEVERAGE CAN SITTING ON THE PREP COUNTER AT THE POP UP FRONT COUNTER, AND NOTED ANOTHER ON A SHELF DIRECTLY ABOVE AN ACTIVE PREP SPACE, WHERE A BOWL WAS SET UP FOR MIXING. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST NOT DRINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MUST NOT STORE OPEN BEVERAGES ON OR ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD PREP AREAS. OPERATOR DISCARDED DRINKS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CRATES HOLDING FOOD IN THE "POP UP AIR SCREEN" COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CRATES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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86
Apr 14, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN DISH WASHER AREA AND CLOSET CONTAINING BOILER ROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE GRILL. REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES LOST. MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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86
Apr 5, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUSHI STATION CONTAINING 10 LBS OF SALMON, 10 LBS OF CRAB AND 10 LBS OF RAW TUNA, OBSERVED 20 LBS OF SUSHI RICE, AND 5LBS SEAWEED SALAD FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE. INVOICE WAS PROVIDED FOR SUSHI THAT DID NOT MATCH PRODUCT BEING SOLD. ALL SUSHI AND SUSHI INGREDIENTS WERE STORED IN REACH IN COOLER AND TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUSHI BEING ROLLED WITHOUT PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS. OBSERVED SUSHI INGREDIENTS BEING STORED ON ICE WITHOUT PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS. MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ORGANIC MATTER AND HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER STOVE IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL STOVE AND MAINTAIN. PANINI MAKER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN PANINI MAKER IN DETAIL. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND IN KITHCEN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS FRYERS, UNDER SODA SYRUPS UNDLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE PULLED OUT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CLEANED UNDERNEATH IN DETAIL. OBSERVED FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN UNDER PREP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH STANDING WATER. ALL WATER MUST BE CLEANED UP AND FLOORS NEED TO BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINES UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING BOTTLES OF SODA, DIRT AND DEBRIS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN SERVICE AREA NEAR SUSHI STATION UNCLEAN WITH ORGANIC MATERIAL. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY UNCLEAN WITH ORGANIC MATERIAL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN DISH WASHER AREA AND CLOSET CONTAINING BOILER ROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILIGN TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE GRILL. REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES LOST. MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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70
Nov 8, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 1, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1425230 DATED ON 01/14/16 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED- #33 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE/LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS ALSO OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQIUPMENT #34 OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA COOKLINE AND AT MAIN PREP AREA,MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA #35 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ALSO OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT PREP AREAS, MUST CLEAN PREP AREA AND DISWASH AREA CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 NON COMPLIANCE. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST 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: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS.
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86
Jan 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE/LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS ALSO OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE AROUND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA COOKLINE AND AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ALSO OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN/PAINT ALL UNCLEAN PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION COVERS.
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86
Apr 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND GRILL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE FRONT COOK LINE UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES IN THE FURNACE ROOM/ CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE SAME AREA. FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE FRONT COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE REAR HOT LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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82
Apr 3, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN FOR MAINTENANCE. BY END OF INSPECTION TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER IS READING 46.6F. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEM TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44F TO 63F ON SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.(CHICKEN SALAD 44.4F,TUNA 44.4F,TURKEY SANDWICH 60F,CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH 60.2F,DELI SANDWICH 63.2F,VEGGIE WRAP(EGG PLANT,ZUCCHINI,PEPPERS ETC)54.6F,EGGS 51.2,YOGURT 50.5F,MILK (HALF/HALF)48F,HAM 47.3,CHICKEN 47.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 88LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $435.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WEARING GLOVES AT THE PREP AREA, PUTS HAND INSIDE PANTS POCKET, WRITES ON WRAP,CONTINUES TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND BACK TO THE PREP TABLE AND CONTINUES TO PREPARE FOOD ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. FINALLY CHANGES GLOVES BUT THEN DOES NOT WASH HANDS IN THE PROCESS.INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES IN BETWEEN TASKS, WHEN MOVING FROM ONE STATION TO ANOTHER AND MUST WASH HAND AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING AT THE DISH WASHER ROOM NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DIRT ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AT THE FRONT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jun 24, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS THRU-OUT PREMISES, WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GRILL GRATES, INTERIOR OF PANINI MACHINES, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES THRU-OUT PREMISES - DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CAFE FRONT SERVING AREAS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD, GREASE OR DEBRIS. MOST FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAILED CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTERS OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Sep 29, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE AT 66F, HOT SAUSAGE LINKS AND PATTIES AT 115-125F, CHOPPED SAUSAGE AND HAM FOR OMELETTES AT 61F, CARTON OF EGG WHITES AT 50F, SLICED CHEESES AT 50-57F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $41. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS AT THE FRONT PREP/FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET WHERE THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP ARE STORED, INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILDUP.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE FRONT PREP/FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Jan 8, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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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. Observed slight lime build up inside ice machine. Must clean and sanitize machine.
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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. Observed accumilated food debris/dirt build up inside floor drains at prep area. Instructed manager to clean interior of all unclean floor drains and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. Drip pipe leaking adjacent to ice machine. Must repair leak.
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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. Observed premises using plastic milk crates to elevate items off floor in hot water tank room. Must remove crates and provide shelves, all items must be elevated 6" off floor or removed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eurest Dining Services at Cafe 300 — Market Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eurest Dining Services at Cafe 300 — Market Cafe on file is from Dec 19, 2024. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eurest Dining Services at Cafe 300 — Market Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Eurest Dining Services at Cafe 300 — Market Cafe.
Has Eurest Dining Services at Cafe 300 — Market Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Eurest Dining Services at Cafe 300 — Market Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Eurest Dining Services at Cafe 300 — Market Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Eurest Dining Services at Cafe 300 — Market Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eurest Dining Services at Cafe 300 — Market Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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