Green Garden Cafe

3517 W Arthington St, Chicago, IL 60624

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Green Garden Cafe four times, with records going back to 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 21, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food handler requirements met”, showing up two times.

Green Garden Cafe's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS WITH A BUILD UP OF, DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL CABINETS, COLD HOLDING UNITS AND DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

Nov 10, 2016

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG TH BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(2 TABLE TOP GRILLS AND 2 TABLE TOP DEEP FRYERS) IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE UNDERNEATH AN EXHAUST SYSTEM - MUST INSTALL.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: ALL NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE, AND FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF A FOOD HANDLER MUST BE CERTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.

Nov 3, 2016

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 6-17-16 FROM REPORT# 1559211 NOT CORRECTED: -32- NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD INSTALLED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL. -35- CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. -38-MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NON COMPLIANT SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL CABINET INTERIORS THROUGHOUT, STORAGE HELVES, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATED UNITS, ND COUNTERS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG TH BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(2 TABLE TOP GRILLS AND 2 TABLE TOP DEEP FRYERS) IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE UNDERNEATH AN EXHAUST SYSTEM - MUST INSTALL.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) REGARDLESS OF TITLE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(S) WHEN PREPARING UNCOVERED FOODS.

Food handler requirements met

Jun 17, 2015

License

5 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE ALL SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD INSTALLED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Green Garden Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Green Garden Cafe on file is from Apr 21, 2022. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Green Garden Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food handler requirements met” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Green Garden Cafe.

Has Green Garden Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Green Garden Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Green Garden 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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