Hiro's Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2014
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Hiro's Cafe stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 18, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Hiro's Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 18, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited two times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Hiro's Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 18, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 3, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10/29/13 REPORT#1370027 NOT CORRECTED. (30) MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD INSIDE THE KITCHEN COOLERS. (38)MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS. (41) UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM KITCHEN AREAS, PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT INA DESIGNATED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EAUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. NUST REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Nov 4, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL/DATE ALL FOODS INSIDE THE KITCHEN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHES IN KITCHEN AREAS,SUSHI FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND REMOVE DUSTS BUILD UP AT VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM KITCHEN AREAS,PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Oct 29, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in midddle basin of three compartment sink, green-like grease water coming up from left compartment of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL/DATE ALL FOODS INSIDE THE KITCHEN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHES IN KITCHEN AREAS,SUSHI FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMP SINK,ALSO THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR MUST BE ELEVATED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND REMOVE DUSTS BUILD UP AT VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM KITCHEN AREAS,PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Oct 20, 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPS.
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Oct 4, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hiro's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hiro's Cafe on file is from Apr 18, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hiro's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hiro's Cafe.
Has Hiro's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hiro's Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hiro's 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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