Over Easy Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 8, 2019
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Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Over Easy Cafe stretching back to 2010. Over Easy Cafe was last inspected on Nov 8, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 8, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Over Easy Cafe on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Nov 8, 2019
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE STOVE AND THE PREP TABLE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ON THE PREP TABLE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS ,DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS,SERVING BOWLS, TRAYS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD UP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST SEALED OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD CABINET SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CABINET SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDLE OF THE PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND STOVES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE AND BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MAKER, IN BETWEEN THE ICE MAKER AND COOLER AND FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA ,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DUST AND GREASE INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND RENEW IT EVERY 3 YEARS.
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Jul 14, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR,SALT,SUGAR, ETC NEEDS LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LID OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. LOOSE INTERIOR PANEL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE HALLWAY (WITH FOOD DEBRIS. AND ALSO LID OF THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN /CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE HALLWAY IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MAKER WITH DUST AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST AND GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL TUBE CONNECTED TO THE HOOD ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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Sep 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT DATED 7-14-15. INSPECTION # 1560184. VIOLATION 45. NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST OBTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL IN POOR REPAIR BY WALK IN COOLER AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 14, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMOKER OUTSIDE NOT APPROVED BY CDPH, SMOKER TAGGED, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL APPROVAL IS MET, MUST FAX APPLICATION TO VIRGINIA CASTANEDA FOR APPROVAL, FAX #312746-4240, NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME, NO CITATION ISSUED,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLE/COUNTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR REACH COOLER, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DAILY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Oct 1, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SINKS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLE/COUNTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Jun 11, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in prep area behind equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Pipes running along ceiling has dust build-up. Instructed to remove dust to prevent possible contamination of utensils.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.
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Jun 3, 2014
Routine
7 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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proof. Observed rear exit door with 1/2 inch opening across entire bottom of door. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Low temperature dish machine being used for utensils, chlorine at 0 ppm of sanitizer. Instructed that low temperature dish machine must sanitize at 100 ppm of chlorine. Serious citation issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dish machine.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in prep area behind equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Pipes running along ceiling has dust build-up. Instructed to remove dust to prevent possible contamination of utensils.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.
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May 17, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RESEAL; SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES/EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, SLICER, FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, AT PREP AREAS AND CLOSET, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN THE KITCHENS, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS, AND OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS, HOOD AND FILTERS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, (MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE) AND LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLE AND REPAIR PIPES.
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Apr 4, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND WALLS AROUND MOPSINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.-----MUST CLEAN CEILING AND ELECTRICAL PIPES WITH DUST (HANGING) BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Dec 2, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #413769
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT# 413769
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT#413769
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #413769
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Sep 22, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.//MGMI & I OBSERVED AIR TEMPS IN REACH IN PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF GRILL 45.9F ,CITATION ISSUED PLACED HELD FOR INSPECTION ON UNIT INSTRUCTED MGMT NOT TO USE REACH IN PREP COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY DEPT. OF HEALTH FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOUND HAM,EGGS YOLK, SLICE TOMATOES,SLICE ONIONS,HAMBURGER BACON, CHICKEN SAUSAGE, PORK SAUSAGE, CHEESE, SLICE ORANGE, GUACAMOLE,BROCCOLI, MUSHROOM SLICE INTERNAL TEMP OF FOOD ITEM RANGE 45.7F TO 48.5F COST $200.00 50LBS OWNER HAD DENATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-35-005A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN REACH IN COOLER IN UPRIGHT REFIRGERATION UNITS, AND STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO HAVE LABLES AND DATES
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL POT AND PANS AND PLATES NEED TO BE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE REPLACE HAS OPEN SEAMS, ALL GARBAGE CAN IN KITCHEN NEEDS TO HAVE LIDS,SPLASH GAURD IN THE REAR AREA IN KITCHEN AT THE EXPOSPED HAND BOWL IS NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CANOPY HOOD AND PIPES UNDER THE HOOD HAS LINT DEBRI NEEDS TO HAVE DETAIL CLEAN. REACH IN UNIT SHELVES AND UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. DRY STORAGE AREA IN FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING
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Apr 6, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving/racks not clean need cleaning.floors in furnace room closet need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning. peeling paint plaster by exposed hand sink in rear prep area needs repairing.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in kitchen prep areas, exhaust canopy not clean need cleaning.light shields in bathrooms need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents (ventilation)in coolers, kitchen, bathrooms need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Over Easy Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Over Easy Cafe on file is from Nov 8, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Over Easy Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Over Easy Cafe.
Has Over Easy Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Over Easy Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Over Easy Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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