Heartland Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 18, 2013
90
Score
Across the available record, Heartland Cafe has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 18, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Heartland Cafe is from Oct 18, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 14 times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 18, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 50.7F; WHITE COOKED BEANS AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 48F; COOKED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 50.1F;FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE, AWAITING TO BE REHEATED; COOKED PUREED SWEET POTATOES STORED ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARD OF PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 52.8F; COOKED CORN FRITTERS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 49F TO 50.1F.ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS COOKED BETWEEN 10-16 AND 10-17. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED:POUNDS 14.5, VALUE $23.40. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WEST WALL BEHIND THE BEER CHEST FREEZER IN BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID WALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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90
Apr 1, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELVES IN STORAGE,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS INCLUDED INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE, AND DISH ROOM, NEED TO REMOVE RUST, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SHELVES STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR. ENCLOSED OUTSIDE PATIO,NOT PRESENTLY IN USE,WINDOWS AND DOOR AREA COVER WITH CLEAR PLASTIC.INSTRUCTED PRIOR TO OPEN AREA FOR CUSTOMERS MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTED DOOR TO FRAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL CHEST FREEZERS,INCLUDED OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE THE STOVES BURNED FOOD AND GREASE,ALSO CLEAN INSIDE THE MICROWAVE,ENCRUSTED FOOD,TOP PART.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM,REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,SOUTH WEST AREA. SWEEP FLOOR INSIDE THE OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE, DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP,ALSO OUTSIDE REAR PATIO.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WEST WALL BRICKS OF "COUNTRY STORE "IS WHITE IN COLOR /FLAKY AND CRUMBLES ON THE FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,FOOD STAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER(HALLWAY) AND BOTH HOT WATER TANK IN DISH ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Mar 21, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-24-12, REPORT #1106368. #35-REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH ROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ON WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVES STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE KITCKEN MUST BE ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELVES IN STORAGE,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS INCLUDED INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE, AND DISH ROOM, NEED TO REMOVE RUST, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ENCLOSED OUTSIDE PATIO,NOT PRESENTLY IN USE,WINDOWS AND DOOR AREA COVER WITH CLEAR PLASTIC.INSTRUCTED PRIOR TO OPEN AREA FOR CUSTOMERS MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTED DOOR TO FRAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL CHEST FREEZERS,INCLUDED OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE THE STOVES BURNED FOOD AND GREASE,ALSO CLEAN INSIDE THE MICROWAVE,ENCRUSTED FOOD,TOP PART.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM,REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,SOUTH WEST AREA. SWEEP FLOOR INSIDE THE OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE, DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP,ALSO OUTSIDE REAR PATIO.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE THE BAND STATION /DINING AREA,MATERIAL IS BROKEN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL,REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WEST WALL BRICKS OF "COUNTRY STORE "IS WHITE IN COLOR /FLAKY AND CRUMBLES ON THE FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,FOOD STAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER(HALLWAY) AND BOTH HOT WATER TANK IN DISH ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Dec 20, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH ROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ON WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
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Nov 2, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED INSIDE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER.GREASE BUILD-UP. REMOVE STAGNATE WATER INSIDE THE BEER COOLR UNDER THE BAR AREA. REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AROUND THE RUBBER GASKET AND INTERIOR DOOR OF SAID COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CORNERS,AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH ROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ON WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
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Oct 24, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP 48.7F TO 50F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT,CREAM CHEESES,CHEESE, SALSA ETC.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION". COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: RED SALSA AT TEMP OF 48.3F TO 48.5F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 51.4F; CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.9F, SPROUT AT TEMP OF 51.7F TO 53F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20 VALUE 35.36. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF(5) MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA, NORTH-WEST CORNER BESIDE FOOD SHELF. ONE LIVE ROACH BESIDE THE BAR COUNTER, NORTH-EAST WALL, AND SMALL FLIES IN HALLWAY, DISH ROOM AND MAINLY AT BAR AREA.(15 OR MORE FLIES).OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, BOTH ENTRANCE DOOR FROM PATIO MUST BE COMPLETELY RODENT/INSECT PROOFED INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, ROACH AND DROPPINGS.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.SEAL CRACK AND CREVICES IN BAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED INSIDE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER.GREASE BUILD-UP. REMOVE STAGNATE WATER INSIDE THE BEER COOLR UNDER THE BAR AREA. REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AROUND THE RUBBER GASKE AND INTERIOR DOOR OF SAID COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CORNERS,AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,ALSO UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.GRIME AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH ROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ON WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM AREA.PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELD IN HALLWAY BY THE DISH ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,LEAKING.
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Mar 16, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFINISH OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS IN STORAGE AREA(OUTSIDE).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE(CHICKEN WINGS ARE STORED IN IT)BUILD-UP OF ICE.CLEAN EXTERIOR OF CRATES AND CONTAINERS WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED, BUILD-UP OF ENCRUSTED FOOD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CLEAN CEILING FAN IN DISHROOM(DUST BUILD-UP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS AND DISHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS IN NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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Mar 15, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 57F TO 61F. OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 58F. TAGGED UNIT " HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: GUACAMOLE, CHEESES ETC. FAX #312-746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED BEANS BURGER AT TEMP OF 48.5F; HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 57.3F; CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51.7F; TUNA AT TEMP 66.7F; SLICED TURKEY HAM AT TEMP OF 57.3F;COOKED TOFU AT TEMP OF 48.9 TO 50F; COOKED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 52.1F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 58.9F; DICED AND SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF55.7F TO 59.1F; VARIOUS KIND OF SLICED AND SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 52.7F TO 61.7F; COOKED SOY BEANS AT TEMP OF 52.5F, ALSO FOUND SCRAMBLE EGGS AND FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 57F TO 61F STORED INSIDE ANOTHER DISPLAY COOLER WHICH MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 44.9F, ALSO DICED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 46.1F WAS STORED FROM THE SECOND UNIT. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 19, VALUE 77.37. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE KITCHEN: 7 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR LEDGE OF WEST WALL, 4 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT EAST WALL, AND 3 DROPPINGS BESIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SOUTH EAST CORNER AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS IN STORAGE AREA(OUTSIDE).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE(CHICKEN WINGS ARE STORED IN IT)BUILD-UP OF ICE.CLEAN EXTERIOR OF CRATES AND CONTAINERS WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED, BUILD-UP OF ENCRUSTED FOOD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CLEAN CEILING FAN IN DISHROOM(DUST BUILD-UP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS AND DISHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS IN NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Dec 21, 2011
Reinspection
8 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. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PLASTIC DISH RACKS WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT AND BLACKENED. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. LINE COOLER DOOR GASKETS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR ICE CREAM COOLER WITH SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND BAR WITH STICKY SPILLAGE AROUND COOLER AND ON MATS. FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED COOLER USED FOR STORAGE ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. MUST NOT USE METAL PAN THAT ACCUMULATES FOOD DEBRIS TO PROP UP HOT HOLDING PREP TABLE. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA OF BAR. MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT DISH MACHINE ROOM. MUST REPLACE. WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE AND PREP AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK ON COLD WATER NOZZLE IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MISSING DRAIN LINE FROM BAR SODA GUN DISPENSING HOLDER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE FOOD SLICER IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST USE SLICER ONLY IN DESIGNATED FOOD PREP AREA OR INSTALL ADEQUATE PROTECTION, INCLUDING WALLS, CEILINGS AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN HALLWAY
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON REAR PATIO AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Dec 19, 2011
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: BUSINESS REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11. DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER AT THIS TIME. FOUND AT 0PPM. MACHINE REMAINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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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: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER STAGE IN DINING ROOM. LAST PEST SERVICE ON 12-11-11 WITH RAT ACTIVITY NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS UNDER STAGE AREA.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FOR 12-14-11. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11.ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PLASTIC DISH RACKS WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT AND BLACKENED. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11.INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. LINE COOLER DOOR GASKETS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR ICE CREAM COOLER WITH SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11.FLOOR BEHIND BAR WITH STICKY SPILLAGE AROUND COOLER AND ON MATS. FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED COOLER USED FOR STORAGE ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. MUST NOT USE METAL PAN THAT ACCUMULATES FOOD DEBRIS TO PROP UP HOT HOLDING PREP TABLE. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA OF BAR. MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11.MISSING/DAMAGED WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT DISH MACHINE ROOM. MUST REPLACE. WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE AND PREP AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11.MISSING/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11.MISSING VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK ON COLD WATER NOZZLE IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MISSING DRAIN LINE FROM BAR SODA GUN DISPENSING HOLDER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE FOOD SLICER IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST USE SLICER ONLY IN DESIGNATED FOOD PREP AREA OR INSTALL ADEQUATE PROTECTION, INCLUDING WALLS, CEILINGS AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN HALLWAY
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11.ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON REAR PATIO AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Dec 14, 2011
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. FOUND TO BE 0 PPM DURING INSPECTION WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED AND BUSINESS OPEN/OPERATING. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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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. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER STAGE IN DINING ROOM. LAST PEST SERVICE ON 12-11-11 WITH RAT ACTIVITY NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS UNDER STAGE AREA.
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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. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PLASTIC DISH RACKS WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT AND BLACKENED. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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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. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. LINE COOLER DOOR GASKETS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR ICE CREAM COOLER WITH SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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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. FLOOR BEHIND BAR WITH STICKY SPILLAGE AROUND COOLER AND ON MATS. FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED COOLER USED FOR STORAGE ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. MUST NOT USE METAL PAN THAT ACCUMULATES FOOD DEBRIS TO PROP UP HOT HOLDING PREP TABLE. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA OF BAR. MUST REPLACE.
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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. MISSING/DAMAGED WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT DISH MACHINE ROOM. MUST REPLACE. WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE AND PREP AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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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. MISSING VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK ON COLD WATER NOZZLE IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MISSING DRAIN LINE FROM BAR SODA GUN DISPENSING HOLDER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE FOOD SLICER IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST USE SLICER ONLY IN DESIGNATED FOOD PREP AREA OR INSTALL ADEQUATE PROTECTION, INCLUDING WALLS, CEILINGS AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN HALLWAY.
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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. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON REAR PATIO AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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May 20, 2011
Complaint
5 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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN)ON THE TOP OF CHEF PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURE OF 46.7F,AND 47.8F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED CERT.MGR.TO DISCARD SAID FOODS,MGR. COMPLIED AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2pds OF TURKEY,AND 8pds OF CHICKEN WITH SANITIZER,AT TOTAL COST OF $25.00 INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CDI.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA WITH STAINS. REMOVE SODA PIPE LINES RUNNING THRU.SERVING ICE BIN IN THE BAR. PROVIDE LID(COVER) ICE BIN IN BAR.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS 6"OFF THE FLOOR IN DISH ROOM AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT DISHMACHINE ROOM AND IN KITCHEN. REPAINT PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS AT DISHMACHINE ROOM,WALK IN COOLER FLOOR,BAR,AND IN HALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. RPAIR OPENING ON LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP COOLER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET JOINTS ON 3COMP.SINK,AND LAEKAGE FROM ATTACHED PIPE ON DISHMACHINE.
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Aug 18, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. storage shelving that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood in rear kitchen areas, and storage areas shall be repair.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving no clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). cooler door tracks in kitchen areas, bar areas not clean need cleaning(detailed) walk in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning,tape removed from front shelving.
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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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving in kitchen, storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).walk in cooler floors need detailed cleaning.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls that had gaps, peeling paint in walk in cooler, kitchen areas, and rear storage areas shall be repair, ceiling in mens bathroom shall be repair(hole).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep areas need cleaning, broken, damaged light shields in kitchen areas, storage areas, prep area, shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.exhaust vents(ventilation)in dining areas need cleaning.
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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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Heartland Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Heartland Cafe on file is from Oct 18, 2013. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Heartland Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Heartland Cafe.
Has Heartland Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Heartland Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Heartland 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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