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Homan Square Cafe

3333 W Arthington St, Chicago, IL 60624
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2011
86
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Homan Square Cafe is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Homan Square Cafe since Apr 8, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Homan Square Cafe is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS.
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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. CLEAN LOWER WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING AT WALLBASE IN WOMENS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT HALLWAY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR ONE SINK IN MENS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. (TWO SINKS IN WASHROOM)
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Mar 12, 2010
Routine
6 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.REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON STEAM TABLE & REFRIGERATOR.
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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.VENTILATION VENTS,PIPES,LIGHT SHIELDS,DEEP FRYERS.
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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.REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR FRENCH FRY FREEZER & WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM &TOILET ROOM & MEN'S.
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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.REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE,DAMAGED & MISSING WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM,WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN DINING AREA.SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT.
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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.AT HOOD OF REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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.SOME FAUCETS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR AND TOILETS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homan Square Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homan Square Cafe on file is from Apr 8, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Homan Square Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Homan Square Cafe.

Has Homan Square Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Homan Square Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Homan Square 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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