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Lady Bug Book Cafe

4305 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2014
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Lady Bug Book Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2013. Lady Bug Book Cafe was last inspected on Nov 21, 2014. 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 Nov 21, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Lady Bug Book Cafe is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
41
90
Apr 4, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL COVING 4" THRU-OUT THE MENS WASHROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND SEAL THE GAP ON THE WALLS UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
37
82
Apr 1, 2013
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT, OVER 30 TOTAL ALONG THE WALLS BASE AND CORNER CLOSE TO THE FRONT DOOR. ALSO BASEMENT DOOR WITH OVER 1 INCH OF A GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. AND REMOVE THE DROPPING AND CLEAN THE BASEMENT. NO CITATION ISSUED, ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE CONTAINER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL
19
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITYOF CHICAGO.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A COVING 4" THROUGHOUT THE MENS WASHROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND SEAL THE GAP ON THE WALLS UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
37
70
Mar 12, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE CONTAINER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
19
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITYOF CHICAGO.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A COVING 4" THROUGHOUT THE MENS WASHROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND SEAL THE GAP ON THE WALLS UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
37
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lady Bug Book Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lady Bug Book Cafe on file is from Nov 21, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lady Bug Book Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lady Bug Book Cafe.

Has Lady Bug Book Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lady Bug Book Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lady Bug Book Cafe 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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