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Gepade Caffe

60 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 22, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Gepade Caffe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2013. On Jun 22, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Gepade Caffe dates to Jun 22, 2017.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 22, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES HANDLE DIRTY DISHES THEN CUT FRESH FRUIT (BANANAS AND STRAWBERRIES) AND HANDLE CREPES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES BEFORE HANDLING THE FRESH FRUIT AND CREPES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER HANDLING SOILED DISHES AND BEFORE FOOD PREPARATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
6
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON GASKETS OF THE REAR PREP AREA COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS.
33
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
42
86
Oct 18, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: missing drop ceiling in kitchen, instructed to install.
35
95
Apr 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BAGS OF SUGAR BAGS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OFF FLOOR.
30
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED IN THE SOFT SEVE ICE CREAM MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE.
41
86
Sep 2, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 14 SMALL FLIES INSIDE OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM ON THE WALLS AND DOOR, 4 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE MENS RESTROOM AND 5 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TOWARD THE RESTROOM. INSTRICTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR BETTER ORGANIZE THE ITEMS.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
42
86
Dec 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, FOUND A LARGE POT STORED IN SINK, FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE ALL THE TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
11
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
21
90
Feb 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-12.
21
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING WATER AT ICE CREAM SCOOPS DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38
90
Jul 9, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING DIPPER WELL AT THE GELATO MACHINE.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gepade Caffe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gepade Caffe on file is from Jun 22, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gepade Caffe?

Across the inspection record, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gepade Caffe.

Has Gepade Caffe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gepade Caffe 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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