Keefer's Kaffe

20 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 1, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Keefer's Kaffe stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 1, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Keefer's Kaffe's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 1, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Keefer's Kaffe is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 1, 2014

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: NOTED MOLD ON WALL WITH SILICON AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED STAINED WALLS BEHIND THE DISH WASHER BY SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 5, 2013

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Feb 10, 2012

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP EXTERIOR HAS EVIDENCE OF RUSTING, MUST CLEAN/RE-SEAL. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FRONT HANDSINK IS SLOW-DRAINING, MUST FIX & MAINTAIN. 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.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.

Jan 6, 2011

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 BLODGETT OVENS STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT VENTILATION. VENTILATION IS REQUIRED IF OUTPUT IS GREATER THAN 7.5 kW.

Jan 12, 2010

Routine

1 minor violation.

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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 accumilated dust build up on coolers condensers/compressors. Instructed manager to clean and maintain equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Keefer's Kaffe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Keefer's Kaffe on file is from May 1, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Keefer's Kaffe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Keefer's Kaffe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Keefer's Kaffe 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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