King's Cafe and Desserts
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2014
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at King's Cafe and Desserts, the earliest from 2010. On Jun 23, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at King's Cafe and Desserts since Jun 23, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up eight times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting King's Cafe and Desserts on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jun 23, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR,AND GASKET IS MISSING,MUST REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS NO ICE INSIDE MACHINE AT THIS TIME,HOWEVER MANAGER STATES STILL USE MACHINE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOLER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA
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Jun 19, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1155007 DATE 04-22-2013(30)LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLER(34)CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(35)REPAIR CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILD-UP)(36)REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DISHWASHING AREA(41)PROPERLY ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR,AND GASKET IS MISSING,MUST REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS NO ICE INSIDE MACHINE AT THIS TIME,HOWEVER MANAGER STATES STILL USE MACHINE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOLER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA
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Apr 22, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST INTERIOR OF FRONT DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS (WATER DAMAGE). CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 31, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE,MILK AND EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47-50 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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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOK LINE,ALL COOLERS,UNDER PREP TABLES,SINKS,CABINETS AND SHELVES. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP,DIRT,GRIME AND STANDING WATER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER FROM PREP AREAS,REAR STORAGE CLOSET,HALLWAY,AND MOP SINK ROOM TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. PROPERLY MAINTAIN UNUSED COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA OR DISCARD.
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Jan 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 5, 2011
Reinspection
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: PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES IE. WALL BASE COVING, TRIM AROUND FRONT DOOR,FRONT COUNTER NEXT TO STEAM TABLE AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST MOVE STOVE,CONVECTION OVEN UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR INSTALL VENTILATION TO THE ROOF.
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Dec 29, 2010
Reinspection
6 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: OBSERVED 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT WALL LEDGE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND 5 ALONG WALL BASE AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER REMOVED DROPPINGS AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STORAGE RACK, GASKETS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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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 REPLACE ANY DAMAGE FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS AND REAR.
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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. MUST REPAIR CEILING/WALL AREAS IN POOR REPAIR-PEELING PAINT/HOLES IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOM. PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES IE. WALL BASE COVING, TRIM AROUND FRONT DOOR, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AS NEEDED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AT WALL/CEILING AND FLOOR/WALL JUNCTION.
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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. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS THAT ARE NOT WORKING, PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AT PREP, FOOD STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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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. MUST MOVE STOVE,CONVECTION OVEN UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR INSTALL VENTILATION TO THE ROOF.
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Dec 20, 2010
License
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED GLASS TO SEPERATE PREP AREA FROM PUBLIC AT COUNTER MISSING,. MUST INSTALL.
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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. MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK-2. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO MUST REPAIR WOOD UNDER LARGE MIXER.
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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. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE UNITS ON PREMISES.
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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 REPLACE ANY DAMAGE FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS AND REAR.
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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. MUST REPAIR CEILING/WALL AREAS IN POOR REPAIR-PEELING PAINT/HOLES INPREP AREAS.
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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. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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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. MUST MOVE STOVE,CONVECTION OVEN UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR INSTALL VENTILATION TO THE ROOF. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WASHROOM.
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL INSIDE GARBAGE CANS.
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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. MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER TO PREPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was King's Cafe and Desserts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King's Cafe and Desserts on file is from Jun 23, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King's Cafe and Desserts?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at King's Cafe and Desserts.
Has King's Cafe and Desserts' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at King's Cafe and Desserts have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at King's Cafe and Desserts 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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