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Fft Cafe

30 S Wacker, Chicago, IL 60606
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2015
90
Score
Low Risk

Fft Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 22, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Fft Cafe's record stops at Oct 22, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY CASE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE OR USE BY DATE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY VENT ON CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 13, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
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95
Aug 8, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CADINETS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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95
Nov 5, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SEAM BETWEEN THE COUNTER & THE PREP SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST ADDRESS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER CABINETS OF ELECTRICAL BOXES, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP & THE DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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90
Aug 5, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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95
Dec 28, 2010
Routine
3 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. MUST PROVIDE DATES (MADE ON-SELLBY), ON ALL PRE-PORTIONED CONTAINERS OF FOOD, FOR SELF-SERVICE.
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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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER PREP SINK, DUE TO DEBRIS/CLUTTER.
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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. DUSTY CEILING VENTS AT WORK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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86
Apr 23, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2010
License
4 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. Must have hot running water thruout premises at all times.
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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. Must provide pest control log book & copies of visits for preventive treatment of premises.
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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. Must provide a garbage disposal service for food business.
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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. Must provide backflow devices at coffee maker & small ice machine at prep area.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fft Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fft Cafe on file is from Oct 22, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fft Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fft Cafe.

Has Fft Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fft Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fft 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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