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Noora Cafe

6310 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2015
78
Score
Low Risk

Noora Cafe has been inspected three times since 2013. Noora Cafe was last inspected on Sep 18, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Noora Cafe since Sep 18, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Noora Cafe's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Bsmt dry storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Cutting boards that had deep cuts shall be replaced/repaired.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving not clean, need cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/heavy equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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78
Jul 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN THE 3-DR REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS CONTAINING BEEF INSIDE THE 2SLIDING DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. ALL FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN THE FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A LOVE SEAT/SOFA BED IN THE BASEMENT WITH COVERS AND PILLOWS. MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES. NONE OF THE OPERATIONS CONNECTED WITH FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ANY ROOM USED AS LIVING OR SLEEPING QUARTERS AT ANY TIME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING CALIBRATED THEMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND A NON WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 3DR COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK.
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78
Nov 15, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NO BASEBOARD WALL/COVING PROVIDED AT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SEAL/REGROUT WALL TILES BEHIND AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. SEAL OPENING ON WALL ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A BACKFLOW PREVENTER IS NEEDED AT MOP SINK. STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Noora Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Noora Cafe on file is from Sep 18, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Noora Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Noora Cafe.

Has Noora Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Noora Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Noora 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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