La Borra Del Cafe Delaware

10 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 7, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited La Borra Del Cafe Delaware three times, with records going back to 2021. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 7, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 7, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so La Borra Del Cafe Delaware is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 7, 2022

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK FAUCET ARE HARD TO TURN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 7, 2021

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO FOOD PREP TAKING PLACE ON SITE (NO FOOD ON SITE). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS

Sep 21, 2021

License

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS SANITIZING ACCORDING TO THE DATA PLATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON DUSTY SURFACE ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN LOCATION PROTECTED FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION OR INSIDE MACHINE WITH SCOOP HANDLE OUT OF ICE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND CRACKED/MISSING PIECES OF TILE FLOORING IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK WAY LEADING TO THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND MATERIALS USED FOR CONSTRUCTION (LADDERS, TOOLS) STORED THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLIHSMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Borra Del Cafe Delaware last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Borra Del Cafe Delaware on file is from Feb 7, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Borra Del Cafe Delaware?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Borra Del Cafe Delaware.

Has La Borra Del Cafe Delaware's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Borra Del Cafe Delaware have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Borra Del Cafe Delaware 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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