Honeymoon Cafe

1138 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Honeymoon Cafe has 23 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited 10 times.

Honeymoon Cafe's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

23
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS O CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, REACH-IN FREEZER, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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82
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
5
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED T PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE WASHROOM.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME )SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR ETC)
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Feb 6, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION
43
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DIRT/FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGH THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE.
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90
Jan 20, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT STAND UP 1-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
36
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS, COOLERS DOOR RAILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.
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86
Mar 29, 2021
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 DRY FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS, MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS. TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SMOOTHIE AREA WITHOUT FAUCET. PRESENTLY AREA IS NOT IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD WATER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12 GREASE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA SPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER PREP TABLE ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 12, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 46.6F STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND RAW PORK CHOP STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AT TEMP OF 49.7F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
22
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-202.18 (A) COS OUT PF 01/08/2020 NO SHELLFISH IDENTIFICATION TAG FOR 60 EACH FRESH OYSTERS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER. THE TAG IS REQUIRED TO BE WITH PRODUCT UNTILL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
14
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS, MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS. TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SMOOTHIE AREA WITHOUT FAUCET. PRESENTLY AREA IS NOT IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD WATER
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA SPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER PREP TABLE ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2320602 DATED 10/28/19 #49)4-602.13 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56) 4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2222247DATED 19/12/18 VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED MANAGER COULD NOT SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO OBTAIN KIT AND SUPPLIES. MAINTAIN ON SITE FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWL STORED WITIN RICE COOKED. BOWL WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION AND MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE BOWL TO SCOOP RICE AND NOT STORE BOWL WITHIN FOOD PRODUCT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OUT C 02/21/2020 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
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67
Sep 12, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.110 NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR USED BY DATE
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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58
Aug 29, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND RUSTY CHEST FREEZER DOOR WITH WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICES ATTACHED ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Aug 22, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF LIVE CLAMS STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATOR HAD NO SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGEMENT UNAVAILABLE TO PROVIDE SHELLFISH TAGS UPON INSPECTION REQUEST AND NOT MAINTAINED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER DISCARDED CLAMS FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCES ON SITE. ESTIMATED VALUE OF PRODUCT IS $30.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW FOODS (BEEF, SHRIMP, AND PORK) STORED OVER READY-TO-EAT FOOD SUCH AS BROCCOLI, POTATOES AND PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE ALL RAW FOODS FROM ALL READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED MEAT JUICE SPILLED ON SHELF INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 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 OVER 50 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ON PREMISES: AT THE FISH TANK, INSIDE RESTROOM, AND INSIDE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LAST INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AND DISPLAYED IN PLAN VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010 (B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUT FRUITS AND BLENDED FRUITS STORED INSIDE COOLER AT FRONT AREA HAD NO LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE. OBSERVED VARIOUS SEASONING CONTAINERS SUCH AS FLOUR CONTAINER HAD NO LABEL. MUST LABEL.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS INSIDE FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED MISSING REACH-IN COOLER HANDLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPAINT. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND RUSTY CHEST FREEZER DOOR WITH WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN OUT BLACK STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH CREVICES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVELY GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TWO REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN CREVICES OF FLOOR UNDER GRILL NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVELY GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD ABOVE GRILL, AND DUSTY VENT COVER ABOVE FOOD PREP ABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICES ATTACHED ON COFFEE MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONGESTED CLUTTERS AROUND FISH TANK LOCATED AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT FOR ANY PEST HARBORING. OBSERVED PERSONAL MEDICATIONS STORED FOOD PREP AREA AT FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE FROM FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Dec 21, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL CONNECTING PIPES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS APPROXIMATELY 12 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL CONNECTING PIPES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE GREASE ,CLEAN ND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE PREP TABLES AND THE EMPLOYEES TABLES IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL THE FOOD SUPPLIES 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE FOOD SUPPLIES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL COOKING OIL AND SOY SAUCE BOXES 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND RE PAINT WALLS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jan 21, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1482813 DATED 6/23/15. #33-OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. #34-GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME FROZEN MEATS IN THE CHEST FREEZER WRAPPED WITH A GROCERY BAGS. AND RAW MEATS INISDE THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH US FOOD GRADE BAG.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD CRUMBS/DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL COOKING OIL AND SOY SAUCE BOXES 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND RE PAINT WALLS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK,KEEPS ON DRIPPING WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES HELPNG PREPARING AND COOKING FOODIN THE KITCHEN, MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION,
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67
Jun 23, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNUSED FLAT GRILL, PREP TABLE AND FOUR CRATES USED HAS A PREP TABLE WITH CLEAN UTENSILS ON TOP OF IT, OBSTRUCTING WALKWAY TO GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER TANK TO ALLOW REGULAR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ALLOWED SPACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT AND THE SURROUNDING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENT AND TILES OBSERVED A TWO BURNER STOVE UNIT NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION/HOOD INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNIT UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Jun 15, 2015
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND DISPLAY COOLER: OBSERVED TWO BAGS OF MARINATED PORK AT 53.4F INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND TWO CARTON OF EGGS AT 60.2F INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER.COLD FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW.BOTH COOLER UNITS MAINTAINED 40F AND BELOW.FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 12 WORTH 30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND FOOD STORED INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER. OBSERVED CONDENSATION DROPLETS DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT, ONTO UNCOVERED FOOD(BEEF) ON THE TOP SHELF. OBSERVED EGG ROLLS UNCOVERED, STORED INSIDE OF A SOYBEAN OIL CARDBOARD BOX INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS.BEEF DISCARDED:POUNDS 8,VALUE 50. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED POOLS OF GREASE(LIQUID AND ENCRUSTED) ON THE GROUND BENEATH THE GREASE RECEPTACLE, DROPLETS OF GREASE HANGING OFF THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE WASTE OIL BOX. WALLS BEHIND THE OIL CONTAINER IS SOILED WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE WASTE OIL BOX GROUND AND WALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNUSED FLAT GRILL, PREP TABLE AND FOUR CRATES USED HAS A PREP TABLE WITH CLEAN UTENSILS ON TOP OF IT, OBSTRUCTING WALKWAY TO GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER TANK TO ALLOW REGULAR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ALLOWED SPACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT AND THE SURROUNDING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENT AND TILES OBSERVED A TWO BURNER STOVE UNIT NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION/HOOD INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNIT UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Feb 5, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 29, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1107098 ON 3/13/14 NOT CORRECTED. "30 RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY BAGS AND DIRTY CARDBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. 33 GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOOD, FILTERS, PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34 FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BOXES OF FOOD AND DIRTY DISHES CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT THE GENERAL SEATING AREA AND ALSO IN THE REAR KITCHEN. FOOD MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, RE-ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN STORAGAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Mar 13, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 29lbs OF COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 55.6F TO 62.4F.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING, OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED,ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD. VALUE 9 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOUCHING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE, SUCH AS: EQUIPMENTS,RELOCATE GARBAGE CAN IN THE KITCHEN, REMOVING GARBAGE FROM WASHROOM, REMOVING DIRTY BOXES FROM FLOOR AND PUTTING DELIVERED FOOD INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR; THEN OPENED THE DOOR OF COOLER AND WITH BARE HAND GRABBED A HAND FULL OF MARINADE CHICKEN, COATED IN FLOUR AND COOKED. EMPLOYEE DID NOT WASH HER HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD. DISCUSSED APPROPRIATE HAND WASHING WITH MANAGER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE UTENSILS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERIES BAGS AND DIRTY CARDBOARDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS,FREEZERS, HOOD, FILTERS ,PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 22, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #614736 DATED ON 02/06/12, #32 OBSERVED PREMISES STORING KNIVES BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND WOOD CUTTING TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK FOR ALL KNIVES, #33 OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS/DOOR HINDGES AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT, #34 OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON KITCHEN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (04/22/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/FOOD SMEARS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. OBSERVED PREMISES STORING KNIVES BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND WOODEN CUTTING TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK FOR ALL KNIVES.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS/DOOR HINDGES AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
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Aug 2, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers/freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers/freezers.
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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. non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler door tracks, shelving need detailed cleaning.
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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 need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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. damaged, stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced.
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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 kitchen prep area need detailed cleaning.
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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 canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen, dining area need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Honeymoon Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Honeymoon Cafe on file is from Apr 7, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Honeymoon Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Honeymoon Cafe.

Has Honeymoon Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Honeymoon Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Honeymoon 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.

How often is Honeymoon Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Honeymoon Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.