Palese Cafe

7725 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60634

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 23, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2012, Palese Cafe has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 23, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Palese Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 23, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Palese Cafe is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 23, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: BATHROOM IN KITCHEN AREA MUST HAVE SELF CLOSING DEVICE CLOSED,

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CLUTTER FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT STORING UNUSED ITEMS FRONT PREP AREA,

Aug 18, 2015

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER FOR COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Aug 19, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Rear kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood shall be repaired/sealed.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen area, and by furnace area room not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint by 3 compartment sink , shall be repaired/sealed.

Aug 12, 2013

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage area, and front storage area not clean, need cleaning(corners).

Jul 16, 2012

License

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REFRIGERATOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palese Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palese Cafe on file is from Sep 23, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palese Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palese Cafe.

Has Palese Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Palese 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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