Paris Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 20, 2011
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Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Paris Cafe, the earliest from 2011. The most recent visit was on Dec 20, 2011. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 20, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Dec 20, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Dec 7, 2011
Complaint
6 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 6 ROACHES UNDER HANDSINK,UNDER COOLER AND FOUND 10 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREA CLINGING TO WALLS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN AND BAR;GIVEN 5 DAYS 12-14-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION; FLOOR LEADING TO TOILETS DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION; CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN WITH HOLES,MUST BE SEALED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Oct 20, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Oct 13, 2011
Routine
8 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR SERVICE REPORT/RECEIPT,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST BE CONTRACTED WITH A PEST CONTROL COMPANY ,PROVIDE LOGBOOK,GIVEN 5 DAYS 10-20-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND NONE ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A FOOD CERTIFIED PERSON AND CERTIFICATE
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND NO HANDSINK IN BAR AREA AND NO MOPSINK ON THE PREMISES,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;AS PER REPORT 2009 INFORMATION SHOWED 3 HANDSINK PREP AND BAR,AND 1 MOPSINK IN TOILET, AT THIS TIME FOUND 1 HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND NO MOPSINK ON THE PREMISES;GIVEN 5 DAYS 10-20-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
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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. ADDITIONAL BRUSH MUST BE PROVIDED IN EXIT REAR DOOR; 2 WORN OUT DRAIN STOPPERS MUST BE REPLACED; WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 2 DOOR COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
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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. SHELVES/RACKS IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT DOOR MUST BE REPLACED; FLOOR IN AUDIO ROOM AND 1 SPACE IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. UNFINISHED CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET MUST BE INSTALLED; MISSING BASEWALLS IN FRONT AREA MUST BE REPLACED;UNFINISHED BASEWALLS IN THE LOUNGE LEFT SIDE OF THE BAR MUST BE INSTALLED; UNCLEAN FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. VENT COVERS IN TOILETS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR VENT IN 1 PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paris Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paris Cafe on file is from Dec 20, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paris Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Paris Cafe.
Has Paris Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Paris Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paris 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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