Native Foods Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2016
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Score
Across the available record, Native Foods Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 22, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Native Foods Cafe is from Aug 22, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Aug 22, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREA SIDE WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS NEED RE-GROUTING IN THESE AREAS: DISH MACHINE AREA,3-COMP SINK AREA, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ENTRY WAY OF PREP AREA, IN FRONT OF STEAMER COOKER. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS OF FLOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER BASEMENT AREA NOT MAINTAINED FREE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORS,EMPLOYEES SHOES,SHIRTS,EQUIPMENT,COMPUTER,ETC.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE PROPERLY. ALSO DIRTY DUST PAN STORED AFTER USE ON WALL WITH TRASH INSIDE.MUST PROPERLY CLEAN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE . IN DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS OBSERVED INSIDE WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WASTE CANS.
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Aug 15, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. UNABLE TO CHANGE WATER TEMPERATURE FROM HOT TO COLD TO FAUCETS USING FAUCET HANDLES OR SPRAYER DEVICE. THE COLD WATER TEMPERATURE IS 78.F. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREA SIDE WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS NEED RE-GROUTING IN THESE AREAS: DISH MACHINE AREA,3-COMP SINK AREA, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ENTRY WAY OF PREP AREA, IN FRONT OF STEAMER COOKER. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS OF FLOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER BASEMENT AREA NOT MAINTAINED FREE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORS,EMPLOYEES SHOES,SHIRTS,EQUIPMENT,COMPUTER,ETC.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE PROPERLY. ALSO DIRTY DUST PAN STORED AFTER USE ON WALL WITH TRASH INSIDE.MUST PROPERLY CLEAN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE . IN DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS OBSERVED INSIDE WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WATE CANS.
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May 13, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF GUACAMOLE,AND GUACAMOLE WITH KALE- INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.APPROX 8LBS/COST APPROX $30.00 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 48.6F,46.7.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND INSIDE WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WATE CANS.
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Nov 5, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKLINE AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDED LIGHTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING FROM PIPES NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jul 29, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CEILING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES, AND ALL OF THE WINDOW SILLS AT WALLS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 22, 2013
Routine
5 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: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED ON PREMSIES MORE THAN 25 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CARD BOARD BOXES IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE EXIT DOOR IN FRONT OF THE RESTROOMS, ON THE WALLS AT THE FRONT CASHIER STATION AND ON THE WALLS AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 7/29/2013. ABOVE STATED AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITIZED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA LOCATED BETWEEN THE STOVE AND THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR. THERE ARE TWO OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN WITHIN 25 FEET OF STATED HAND SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN SERVICE LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CEILING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES, AND ALL OF THE WINDOW SILLS AT WALLS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 5, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER,INSIDE CABINET WHERE CONDIMENTS ARE STORED AND INSIDE STOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MIDDLE EXPOSE HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR-HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED.ALSO NOTED WATER UNDER FRONT EXSPOSED HAND SINK FIND SOURCE AND CONTROL.
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Aug 29, 2012
Routine
5 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: NOTED 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY PROBLEM AND CLEAN INFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER,INSIDE CABINET WHERE CONDIMENTS ARE STORED AND INSIDE STOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MIDDLE EXSPOSE HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR-HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED.ALSO NOTED WATER UNDER FRONT EXSPOSED HAND SINK FIND SOURCE AND CONTROL.
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Nov 30, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Native Foods Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Native Foods Cafe on file is from Aug 22, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Native Foods Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Native Foods Cafe.
Has Native Foods Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Native Foods Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Native Foods 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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