Litttle Branch Cafe

1251 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 29, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Litttle Branch Cafe four times, with records going back to 2010. On May 29, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 May 29, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Litttle Branch Cafe's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 29, 2012

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. ICE IS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO USAGE. ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WHICH IS SHARED WITH CONDO BLDG WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE SAMPLE SPOONS FOR GELATO WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER AT THE 3COMP SINK. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR EXPOSED SINK NEXT TO THE PREP SINK. MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING STRIPS FOR DISHWASHING MACHINE AT REAR PREP AREA.

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

Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE BAR AREA.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES SUCH AS EXCESS PAPER AND OFFICE SUPPLIES FROM THE BACK OF THE BAR SITTING AREA.ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Oct 11, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. PRODUCE COOLER REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

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 SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

Sep 23, 2010

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Correct By: Friday, September 16, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: 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. Found no hood vent for flat top grill at rear kitchen areas.

Sep 16, 2010

Routine

2 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Found house fly activity rear kitchen areas. Observed about 20 houseflies flying and on walls . serious violation. citation issued.

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

Inspector notes: 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. Found no hood vent for flat top grill at rear kitchen areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Litttle Branch Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Litttle Branch Cafe on file is from May 29, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Litttle Branch Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Litttle Branch Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Litttle Branch 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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