Lizzy J. Cafe

2205 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2021

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Lizzy J. Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 10, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “management, food employee and conditional employee”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2021

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 3, 2021

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #51 (BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK CANNOT BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE). AND #58 (NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE). NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2356201 DATED FOR 01/07/20. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC UNISEX TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 7, 2020

License

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK CANNOT BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lizzy J. Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lizzy J. Cafe on file is from Feb 10, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lizzy J. Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lizzy J. Cafe.

Has Lizzy J. Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lizzy J. Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lizzy J. 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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