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Late Bloomer

1538 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2015, Late Bloomer has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Late Bloomer's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 20, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAR HANDSINK BLOCKED BY METAL BOWLS STORED IN THE BASIN OF THE SINK. ALSO NOTED NO SOAP AT THE BAR HANDSINK AND THE BATTERIES DEAD IN THE SOAP DISPENSER IN THE PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES, AND STOCKED WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR CLEARED SINK AND PROVIDED SOAP AT EACH FIXTURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN COOK LINE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVE THAT ARE UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE. OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATING ON FRAME OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR, PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM CLOSING TIGHTLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP SO DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL COVERING MISSING ON WALL FACE BETWEEN HOT WATER HEATER AND MOP SINK, WHERE EXPOSED WALL IS ABSORBENT AND COARSE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COOK LINE CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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Jan 6, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL THE 3 LARGE WHITE BULK PLASTIC CONTAINERS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA HOLDING RICE,SUGAR AND FLOUR. MUST ALSO DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED, CUT, AND SLICED FOODS BEING STORED IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND WALK-IN COOLER.ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS BUT MUST BE PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT THE FRONT SERVICE BAR AREA AT THE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING TEAS AND LEMONADES.FOUND CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.
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Feb 23, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT COOK LINE MULTI-TASKING AND HANDLING RAW CHICKEN THEN WENT TO CHANGE GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN POTS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND HANDLES UP.
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Sep 22, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Late Bloomer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Late Bloomer on file is from Feb 20, 2018. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Late Bloomer?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Late Bloomer.

Has Late Bloomer's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Late Bloomer have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Late Bloomer 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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