Magnolia Cafe

1224 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Magnolia Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2012. The most recent visit was on Aug 29, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Magnolia Cafe's record stops at Aug 29, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 29, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR A LETTER OF ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET AND LINER INSIDER THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

Inspector notes: DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED DEEP FRYER.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CEILING TILES AND WALLS AROUND/ABOVE ICE MACHINE BROKEN AND POROUS,WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE OBSERVED WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR RELOCATE THE UNIT .

Apr 16, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Apr 9, 2013

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1196234 DATED ON 03/29/12 NOT CORRECTED- #33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT #36 OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING BULBS (X4) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS #41 BASEMENT CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. ALL THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (04/16/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Mar 29, 2012

Routine

5 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. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS/FREEZERS, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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. OBSERVED GAP IN WALL/FLOOR BASE UNDER POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL/FLOORBASE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X4) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

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

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BASEMENT CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Magnolia Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Magnolia Cafe on file is from Aug 29, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Magnolia Cafe?

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

Has Magnolia Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Magnolia Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Magnolia 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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