Luxury Cafe

5259 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Luxury Cafe stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 11, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Luxury Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 11, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 11, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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. AT THIS TIME 1 SMALL PREP COOLER IS BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE,INSTRUCTED IF USE FOR COLD FOOD ,COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN BAR AREA,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,CORNERS OF DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector notes: 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. AT THIS TIME ,WORKER IS FIXING THE BROKEN PIPE UNDER HANDSINK

Jun 1, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 20, 2010

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found rear prep cooler internal air temperature at 44.9F and front cooler at 45.3F while storing potentially hazardous foods listed below. Instructed that all coolers must maintain 40F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A)."Held for inspection" tag placed on equipment.

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature required during storage, preparation or service. Found 1 lb of ham in rear prep cooler at 45.1F and milk 1 gallon in front cooler at 46.2F and various dairy condiments. Instructed that all potentially hazardous foods must meet temperature of 40F or below.Value $10, 1 lb, 1 gal manager voluntarily discarded items. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Observed front entry door not rodent proofed. Front door has 1/4 inch gap across entire front door. Instructed tmanager to rodent proof door to prevent any rodent and/or insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Small appliances in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floor in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Luxury Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Luxury Cafe on file is from Aug 11, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Luxury Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Luxury Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Luxury 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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