North Pond Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 16 inspections at North Pond Cafe stretching back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
North Pond Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FINAL RINSE GAGE NOT READING ACCURATE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ON GAGE IS SHOWING A TEMPERATURE OF 162F. A WAREWASHING machine shall be equipped with a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that indicates the temperature of the water: In each wash and rinse tank and as the water enters the hot water SANITIZING final rinse manifold. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL LOCATED IN REAR LINEN ROOM. MUST SEAL.
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Sep 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS BRIE CHEESE 44.2 F, YAK (WHOLE MUSCLE - COW) 44.2 F, CHICKEN LEGS 45.5, LAMB BELLY 43.8 F, COOKED LAMB 44.4 F, RAW DUCK 45.1 F, BRIOCHE DOUGH 44.9, WAGYU 44.6 F, CHICKEN BREAST 44.4 F AND COOKED SWEET POTATOES 44.2 F, IN WALK-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 90 LBS VALUED AT $1030 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TRASH, CRATES, WOOD, AND EXCESSIVE DIRT AND OTHER ELEMENTS ON THE GROUND UNDERNEATH OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE ITEMS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN MOP CLOSET IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING, THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT BASE OF MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 2, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COMPLETELY THAWED QUAIL BREAST MEAT @ 42.8F IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DATED 10/27. QUAIL WAS PACKAGED ON-SITE WITH NO HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW R.O.P REQUIREMENTS OF TIME, DATE, AND TEMPERATURE OR PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN FOR THE USE OF THE R.O.P MACHINE ON SITE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED QUAIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COMPLETELY THAWED QUAIL BREAST MEAT @ 42.8F IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DATED 10/27. QUAIL WAS PACKAGED ON-SITE WITH NO HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW R.O.P REQUIREMENTS OF TIME, DATE, AND TEMPERATURE OR PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN FOR THE USE OF THE R.O.P MACHINE ON SITE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED QUAIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005; SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE DISH ROOM THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM METAL RACK SHELVING WITH DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CAULKING ALONG THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BLACKENED, CRACKED AND MISSING. MUST REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP MUST BE RE-LABELED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK ----EXPOSED PRE-SET TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE DISH ROOM THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: TOP OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DRAIN PIPE UNDER HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE, REMOVE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE THE DOOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE PLASTIC LID OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. IT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. Edit
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE DEEP FRYERS, ALSO WHEELS OF UNITS. SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USEALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER UNDER THE BURNERS OF THE STOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED, GROUND WITH GRIMES AND ITEMS, ALSO OBSERVED BINS OF COMPOST IN WHICH THE GROUND HAS EXCESS WATER AND SLIME SUBSTANCE, MUST KEEP BOTH AREAS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD MUST BE REPLACED,IN DIFFERENT PART OF KITCHEN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE NEW MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Aug 28, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2020
Complaint
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 190F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-4-2019,REPORT #2244066 #51) 5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL OR IDENTIFY SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ANOTHER HANDWASHING SINK AT EAST PREP AREA OR REMOVE SWING DOOR BETWEEN PREP AREA TO HAVE ACCESSIBILITY TO HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BLACK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND AT WHITE PANEL OF ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESS RUST NOT CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALUMINIUM FOIL UNDER THE BURNERS IN THE KITCHEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES UNDER RUBBER MATS IN DISH WASHING AREA,MUST RE-GROUT SAID FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,SPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP FRYER.CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE
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Jan 4, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS -SHARED CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS -BACK PREP AREA NEAR BUTCHER STATION - HAND SINK AT BAR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE COOLER AT COOK LINE/PREA AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19-OBSERVED CHIPPED AND CRACKED PAINT ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS THROUGHOUT COOLERS AT COOK LINE, PASTRY STATION AND FISH STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13- OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE AT BACK SPLASH AREA OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)(C)- OBSERVED INTERIOR SCRATCHES AND SLIGHT BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BAFFLE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DETAIL CLEAN AND REPLACE INTERIOR PANEL BAFFLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA.INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Sep 8, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 FLOORS (CORNERS) IN PREP AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM OVEN IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED SWINGING DOOR LEADING TO STAFF LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES IN ICE MACHINE IN REAR. AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INSIDE ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHT IN MENS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 31, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,MEAT COOLER,SALAD PREP COOLER,PASTRY COOLER,4- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,COFFEE BAR MILK COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET.
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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 AND GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 24, 2016
Routine
10 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.20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING AROUND INSIDE OF A MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER 4- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,FLYING AROUND AND ON UPPER WALLS IN BAR AREA.ALSO FRONT WEST DINING DOOR ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER AND FRONT ENTRY DOOR ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER APPX."1/2-3/4".MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/24/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN OVER FLOWING WITH WATER AND POOLING ON TO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON TOPSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,MEAT COOLER,SALAD PREP COOLER,PASTRY COOLER,4- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,COFFEE BAR MILK COOLER,LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON 1ST OVEN .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FISH PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF BOTH OVENS,FRYER CABINET,ICE MACHINE PANEL,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,COMPRESSOR UNIT,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LEGS OF PREP COUNTERS,SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER HEAT LAMP SHELVING UNITS,MEAT SLICER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,PREP COUNTERS IN PREP AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PASTRY PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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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 AND GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,VENTILATION VENTS & LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,MOLD BUILD UP AND DIRT ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,DISH WASHING AREA,WIRES AND CORDS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING TILE RAILINGS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DRAINLINE CONNECTION UNDER HAND SINK IN PASTRY PREP AREA,LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK AND BAR 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS NEXT TO 4- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER
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Nov 6, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES WITHIN PREP AREA WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE THERMOMETER READING 170F. HIGH TEMP TEST STRIP WAS USED TO INDICATE 180F PROPER SANITIZATION. MUST INSTALL PROPER THERMOMETER TO REFLECT ACCURATE SANITIZING RINSE CYCLE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES WITHIN PREP AREA WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOORS IN STAFF ROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPEPS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR SINK STOPPERS SO THAT THEY HOLD WATER WITHIN BASINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (CHICKEN, PUREES, CHEESES, ETC.) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM ONSITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USING THE MACHINE AND TO STORE ALL VACUUM PACKAGED ITEMS IN THE FREEZER UNTIL YOUR HACCP PLAN IS APPROVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sep 17, 2013
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: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDED, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT REAR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Jul 17, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was North Pond Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at North Pond Cafe on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at North Pond Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at North Pond Cafe.
Has North Pond Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at North Pond Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at North Pond 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 North Pond Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, North Pond Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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