Fft Cafe — Fuel
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2018
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Score
Going back to 2010, Fft Cafe — Fuel has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Fft Cafe — Fuel since Apr 17, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIMER/ SENSOR WORN ON 2ND HAND SINK IN HOT PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. APPROX 20-LBS OF COOKED PASTA IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 60.0F. ALSO IN HOT HOLDING UNIT APPROX 2-LBS OF TURKEY WITH GRAVY AT 131.2F, 2-LBS OF VEGAN TOFU QUINOA 133.0F, 2-LBS OF ORZO AT 133.6F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140.0 OR HIGHER. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER APPROX COST $ 60.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SALADS,CHICKEN SALAD, PARFAIT WITH GARNOLA, COOKIES,ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS HAVE PROPER LABELS. MUST LIST INGREDIENTS OF FOOD ITEM.
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Sep 6, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PLUMBING ABOVE TOP LOADING TAYLOR DESSERT MACHINE IN CAFE.MUST INSTALL WATER LINE FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE MACHINE.ALSO 1 COMP SINK DRAIN CLOGGED IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR
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May 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.VISIBLE MOLD LIKE (PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) AT UPPER INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST NOT USE ICE.MUST REMOVE ALL ICE AND DISCARD.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PLUMBING ABOVE TOP LOADING TAYLOR DESSERT MACHINE IN CAFE.MUST INSTALL WATER LINE FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE MACHINE.ALSO 1 COMP SINK DRAIN CLOGGED IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 22, 2015
Routine
4 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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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA AND ALSO AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Aug 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN SERVICE COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Nov 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST LABELED. ANY 'TO-GO' CONTAINERS OF FOOD MUST BE DATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS, UNDER THE SODA SYRUP RACKS MUST BE FREE OF SPILLS/DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CHIPPED WALLS & CAULKING AROUND THE SPLASH GUARD BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE ADDRESSED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE HUNG CLEAN TO DRY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WALL HOOKS, SO THEY DON'T STAY ON THE FLOOR.
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Aug 5, 2011
Routine
2 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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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 FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE AND CONVECTION OVENS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Dec 28, 2010
Routine
3 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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: DUSTY COMPRESSORS, INTERIOR OF VENTS IN DISHMACHINE-DUE TO DEBRIS.
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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. FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAPS, UNDER OVENS & DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING -DUE TO DEBRIS/CLUTTER.
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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 REPLACE ANY SODA CRATES USED FOR STORAGE, WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.
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May 6, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fft Cafe — Fuel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fft Cafe — Fuel on file is from Apr 17, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fft Cafe — Fuel?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fft Cafe — Fuel.
Has Fft Cafe — Fuel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fft Cafe — Fuel 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 — Fuel 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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