Hudson News\Euro Cafe (#833)

500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 3, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Hudson News\Euro Cafe (#833) has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 3, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Hudson News\Euro Cafe (#833)'s record stops at Aug 3, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 3, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. 15 pounds of breakfast pastries, muffins and cookies delivered by an unlicensed business. Invoice infromation states:HighRise Baking Company @ 1438 W Fulton Street Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 526-3815 fax (312) 846-1296. The Chicago Department of Public Health has no record of the above businesses license and $150.00 worth of product has been tagged held for inspection until proof of a City of Chicago license is produced.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: The pre-wrapped cookies are sold without any labeling, include the ingredients and bakery name and location on a label.

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. The floor between the display cooler and the counter is dirty, clean in detail.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Wiping cloths are being stored in plain water. Test the solution prior to using it and check it.

Sep 16, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 9, 2010

Routine

5 minor violations.

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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. FOUND 0VER 30-MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE EAST & SOUTH WALLS OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM;MORE THAN 20-DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF CABINETS AT SOUTH WALL OF SAME ROOM. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS & CONTACT P.C.O.

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

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT & CABINET UNDER PREP AREA HANDSINK-DUE TO DEBRIS/CLUTTER.

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 THRUOUT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED & ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.

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. ANY OPENINGS/HOLES AROUND PIPES ON WALL/CEILING MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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. ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED/MINIMIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hudson News\Euro Cafe (#833) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hudson News\Euro Cafe (#833) on file is from Aug 3, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Hudson News\Euro Cafe (#833)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hudson News\Euro Cafe (#833) have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hudson News\Euro Cafe (#833) 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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