Nohea Cafe
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
78
Score
Nohea Cafe has been inspected 21 times since 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on May 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Nohea Cafe's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR TRUE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 60F, TUNA SALAD AT 44-47F, CHEESES AT 47F, MAYONNAISE AT 47F, VARIOUS SALAD DRESSINGS AT 44-48F, SALSA AT 50F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 54F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOODEN FLOORING BUCKLING UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COFFEE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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78
Jul 9, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.
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95
Jul 2, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SHREDDED LETTUCE 52.8 F . MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 48.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN LABELS ARE MISSING ON FOOD PACKAGED IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABELS MISSING ON PRE-PACKAGED FOODS IN THE COOLER LOCATED NEAR SERVICE COUNTER. FOODS INCLUDE PASTA SALAD AND POTATO. MUST LABEL THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCES OF ANY MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS (I.E., MILK, EGGS, WHEAT, SOY, ETC.) ON THE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOODS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM SELF-SERVICE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY VENTILATION COVER ON THE WALL ABOVE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.
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Jul 25, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, DELI MEAT SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. A METAL STEM THERMOMETER WAS PURCHASED DURING THE INSPECTION AND IS NOW ON SITE.
36
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jul 28, 2022
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOMS OR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 6, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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95
Oct 21, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2498190, DATED 4/14/21. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION: #37 OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS LOCATED AT FRONT REGISTER (BLACK & WHITE ICING COOKIES AND BROWNIES) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PIC REMOVED ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS WITHOUT LABELS FROM GRAB AND GO SECTION DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR REPLACED BAKED GOODS WITH SIMILAR ITEMS WITH PROPER LABELS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID POOLING AT BOTTOM OF 1 (GLASS) DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON PANINI PRESS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Apr 14, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT UNISEX PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS LOCATED AT FRONT REGISTER (BLACK & WHITE ICING COOKIES AND BROWNIES) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
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Sep 23, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPILLAGE ON THE COVING.
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Jul 1, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU INCLUDING ASTERISKING FOR ANIMAL PRODUCT (EGGS) BREAKFAST ITEMS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS, AND UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE RACKS IN REAR. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND SPLATTER ON THE EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, HOT BOX WARMER WITH BACON, AND MICROWAVE AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: CLOSED RECEPTACLE NEEDED IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 25, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL & CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KIT OR PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE MARK ALL RTE FOODS HELD IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL & CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE TABLE-TOP OVEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON BAKERY PRODUCTS; COOKIES, BROWNIES, ETC., BEING SOLD FROM A SELF SERVE CONTAINER AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INGREDIENTS ON PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN. CORE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT
32
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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90
Oct 3, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND WATER DRPPING ONTO PARTS AND MAKING ICE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING FANS,UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS AND WALL BASES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 28, 2017
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE MISSING ON HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ADDITIONAL ADJACENT HAND WASHING SINK TO WASH HANDS.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND WATER DRPPING ONTO PARTS AND MAKING ICE.ALSO,A REFRIGERATOR STORED IN HALLWAY ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOM WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE AND PAPER GOODS OPEN AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN SAME AREA AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAS STORAGE SHELVES WITH( NAPKINS,PAPER CUPS,LIDS,PLASTIC WEAR,CARRY-OUT BAGS).MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,PROVIDE A LOCK FOR REFRIGERATOR OR REMOVE FROM AREA AND PAPER GOODS FROM STORAGE SHELVES.REMOVE PAPER GOODS FROM TOILET ROOM AND STORE PROPERLY.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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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.50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS,PICTURES IN PREP AREAS,DINING AREAS,EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS,HALL WAY AND A CRATE WITH SOILED TOWELS STORED INSIDE .REMOVE CRATE WITH SOILED ITEMS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/28/17.(SETIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SPIDER WEBS AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES,COUNTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING FANS,UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLIDING DOOR ON REAR MOPSINK CLOSET AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN COFFEE PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE. THERMOMETER FOR COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AND SALAD & FRUIT COOLER
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN BEYOND REPAIR, STAINED, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN WALL IN PREP AREA. SEAL SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dec 11, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, THE SIDES OF THE COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR ALL CHIPPED WALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN ALL STAINS, DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. PAINT ALL WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO OPEN CLOSET DOOR TO MOP SINK AREA, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Apr 30, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TABLE TOP GRILLS AND THE PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH.
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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA AND REMOVE COFFEE BEANS AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COVING ALONG WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR HALLWAY, IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jul 15, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING ABOVE SANDWICH PREP COOLER BY CEILING FAN. CLEAN WALL IN REAR BY CONVECTION OVEN AND PREP TABLE.
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Oct 3, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL CABINET DRAWER NEXT TO COLD HOLDING UNIT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER AT ESPRESSSO/ICE MACHINE DRAIN AT COFFEE STATION AREA.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT THE SMALL COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER REAR CUSTOMER SITTING AREA AND REAR OFFICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nohea Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nohea Cafe on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nohea Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Nohea Cafe.
Has Nohea Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nohea Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nohea 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.
How often is Nohea Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nohea Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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