Matcha Cita

648 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2024
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Score
Low Risk

Matcha Cita has been inspected three times since 2022. On Nov 15, 2024, 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.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 15, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMP SINK IN PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 7, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
57
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED
1
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMP SINK IN PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
64
Sep 30, 2022
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No hot running water at mop sink faucet, Instructed to provide.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Matcha Cita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Matcha Cita on file is from Nov 15, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Matcha Cita?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Matcha Cita.

Has Matcha Cita's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Matcha Cita means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Matcha Cita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Matcha Cita is inspected roughly once per year on average.