Next Door Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2016
90
Score
Across the available record, Next Door Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 23, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Next Door Cafe's record stops at Sep 23, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Next Door Cafe's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 23, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR BULK GOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: NOTED WHITISH-GRAY MARKS ON THE INTERIOR PLASTIC LEDGE IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WATER POOLING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BREAK ROOM CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN THE AREA TO BE CLEAN AND DRY
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Sep 16, 2016
Complaint
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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.15 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF TIN CATS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN CLOSET.ALSO FRONT SLIDING GLASS DOORS HAS A APPX. "3/4" IN CENTER OF DOOR.APPX. 5- LIVE SMALL FLIES ON DIRT DISHES STORED ON CART IN DINING AREA.FRONT DOOR IS WIDE OPENED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOOR.KEEP DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/16/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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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 WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN SALAD,CREAM CHEESE,MILK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUSLY BEING INSPECTED ON 8/16/16.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST.MUST POST AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR BULK GOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: NOTED WHITISH-GRAY MARKS ON THE INTERIOR PLASTIC LEDGE IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WATER POOLING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BREAK ROOM CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN THE AREA TO BE CLEAN AND DRY
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Aug 16, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR BULK GOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED WHITISH-GRAY MARKS ON THE INTERIOR PLASTIC LEDGE IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WATER POOLING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BREAK ROOM CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN THE AREA TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.
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Nov 7, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1501423 DATED 10/31/14 #18- FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT /INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AND INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090. MANAGER OF THE BUILDING ASKED HIS EMPLOYEE TO FIX THE FRONT DOOR DURING INSPECTION. FRONT DOOR IS NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.
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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: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTON WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY SANDWICH. HAM SANDWICH,HOT CHOCOLATE,LATTE,ETC. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. ONLY TWO CERTIFICATE OF ILLINOIS POSTED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. CHRISTOPHER BOYD CERITIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:00AM.
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Oct 31, 2014
Routine
4 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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT /INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AND INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1198849 DATED 5/8/13. #42- EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN SINGLE UTENSILS,POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN INVERRTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK,WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE AND PAPER TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Mar 11, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE USING ONE PLASTIC GLOVE ONLY ON ONE HAND AND NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER USING THE GLOVE. HANDLING AND CUTTING FRUIT AND PREPARING A HOT CREPE WITH BOTH THE GLOVED AND UN-GLOVED HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED SAME EMPLOYEE WIPING OFF KNIFE USED TO CUT THE FRUIT WITH A DIRTY RAG ON THE CUTTING BOARD NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REVIEW GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH EMPLOYEE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0PPM FOUND AFTER SEVERAL TEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR AND DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER TO 100PPM, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE AND PAPER TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Aug 4, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 3, 2011
License
2 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND FRONT DOUBLE DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS BOTTOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA,EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA NORTH-EAST WALL MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Next Door Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Next Door Cafe on file is from Sep 23, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Next Door Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Next Door Cafe.
Has Next Door Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Next Door Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Next Door 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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