Icosium Kafe
Last inspected: May 26, 2010
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Score
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on May 26, 2010. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Icosium Kafe dates to May 26, 2010.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Icosium Kafe is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 26, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AT THIS TIME OF RE-INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS VEGETABLE SOUP @193.7F IS BEING HELD HOT AND CUSTOMERS ON SITE BEING SERVED.
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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. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-18-10 #154371.
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May 18, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND REAR TALL REACH IN COOLER @ AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 63.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED @ 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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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 THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 30LBS ASSORTED CHEESES @ 53.6F AND 52.1F. 30LBS COOKED VEGETABLES @53.9F, 55.9F, AND 54.8F. 30 DOZEN EGGS @55.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 5-28-08 #26833 NOT CORRECTED. #32- CAULKING ALONG SINK AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CRACKS/CREVICES, MOLDING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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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. METAL SHELVING IN REAR PREP, AND ITEMS/EQUIPMENT STORED ON THEM MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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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. WALL AT FRONT PREP HOT SOUP HOLDING UNIT WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.
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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. REAR PREP "NU-VU" OVEN MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED UNDER WORKING VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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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. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM UTILITY MOP SINK OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Icosium Kafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Icosium Kafe on file is from May 26, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.
Has Icosium Kafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Icosium Kafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Icosium Kafe 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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