Kafenio — Lavazza
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2019
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Score
Kafenio — Lavazza has been inspected nine times since 2014. Kafenio — Lavazza was last inspected on Jul 17, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The most recent inspection at Kafenio — Lavazza is from Jul 17, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kafenio — Lavazza on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED DEAD AND TRAPPED ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS AND TABLES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLER'S CONDENSER UNIT AREA, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST BUILDUP ENCRUSTED ON TO THE CEILING PIPES AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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May 22, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 16, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR REACH IN MILK COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.5 F, FOUND MILK INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND MILK HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 47.7 F AND 48.2 F INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE MILK VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Jul 25, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR REACH IN MILK COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.5 F, FOUND MILK INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GRIME ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE TUBES LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AS YOU LOOK INSIDE.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ROUGH AND WITH TORN WALL PAPER.MUST REPAIR ABOVE STATED WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR FOUND BOX EXTREMELY RUSTED OUT AND WITH A ROUGH SURFACE.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR/REPLACE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE NEW STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. ALL NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS TO THE LEFT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE WALL WITH THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER HAS LIQUID STAINS AND BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Mar 11, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE SARAN WRAP FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT WHERE QUICHE AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO REMOVE DUST, COFFEE GRINDS, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Aug 28, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVE, PREP SURFACES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE WASH BOWLS IN THE WOMENS WASH ROOM.
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Aug 21, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF QUICHE AT 49-55 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND SEATING AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVE, PREP SURFACES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE WASH BOWLS IN THE WOMENS WASH ROOM.
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Aug 19, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kafenio — Lavazza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kafenio — Lavazza on file is from Jul 17, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kafenio — Lavazza?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kafenio — Lavazza.
Has Kafenio — Lavazza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kafenio — Lavazza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kafenio — Lavazza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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