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Native Foods Cafe

1518 E Harper Ct, Chicago, IL 60615
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Native Foods Cafe appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 18, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 18, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “* certified food manager on site” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Native Foods Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SOUP,HUMMUS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE MOISTURE ON FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 14, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED ,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS COOKED BEANS,SOUP,CHICKEN,POTATOE SALAD.MUST POST CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,FOOD PROCESSOR,MIXER,INTERIOR CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS IN DINING AREA & CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILETROOMS,VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT NEAR REGISTER.
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May 16, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SURFACES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT BETWEEN REFRIGERATED DRAWER UNIT AND GRILL. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER NEXT TO FRYER.
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Feb 26, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING AT FRONT COUNTER AREA AT THE END OF THE SERVING COUNTER. AREA MUST SEPERATE CUSTOMERS FROM THE PREP AREA BY PROVIDING A LIMITED ENTRY WAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A. CONTRACTORS ON SITE AT THIS TIME AND DISCUSSED POSSIBLE METHODS OF SEPERATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER; REPAIR. PLUMBER ON SITE AT THIS TIME.
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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 Apr 18, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Native Foods Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two 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 four 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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