Pure Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2016
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Score
Across the available record, Pure Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 12, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 12, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Pure Cafe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 12, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Dec 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink, pop dispensing unit in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage kitchen area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Feb 17, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of reach in freezer shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Jan 13, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST SMALL 1DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK CAUSING PUDDLES OF WATER IN THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA ACROSS FROM THE STOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Jun 14, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE DESK IN OFFICE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jul 30, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR, BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN, AND BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER STATED MEASUREMENTS HAVE BEEN TAKEN BY NICK'S HEATING AND COOLING. MUST INSTALL.
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Jul 25, 2012
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN COOLER (UNPLUGGED) IN PREP AREA, NO FOOD IS STORED INSIDE AT PRESENT TIME. TAGGED UNIT:"HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. TURNED OFF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-28-11, REPORT #596351: #21-FOUND NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION HAS TO BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. TODAY 7-25-12 STILL NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED/POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN APPROVED SANITATION CLASS OR PROVIDE AND POST ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA GROUND NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED PUDDLES OF FOOD LIQUID WITH A WHITE FOAM ON TOP OF THE LIQUIDS, AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER. GARBAGE CONTAINER HAS A HOLE AT BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER PER EMPLOYEE STATEMENT. FOUL ODOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GARBAGE CONTAINER AND CLEAN GROUND. KEEP AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-28-11, REPORT# 596351: #32- MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR, BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN, AND BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARMENT SINK. #34- MUST DRY THE GROUND OUTSIDE BY THE EXIT DOOR WITH STANDING WATER. (PAVEMENT NOT EVENLY CONSTRUCTED TO DRAIN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN #38-VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN BOTH WASHROOMS, MUST REPAIR. #43-MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT ICE CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE FOUR BURNER STOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REDUCE/SHORTEN THE LENGTH OF CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (ABOVE RIMS OF SINKS).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE DISCHARGE HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN AT POP GUN DISPENSER,BEHIND BAR AREA, OR REMOVE POP GUN DISPENSER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE SIX BURNER STOVE,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE POP DISPENSER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE FADING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA (FLASHING).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW/PRESSURE AND TIME OF DURATION OF THE WATER FLOW MUST BE PROVIDED AT WASHBOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. NO RUNNING WATER AT LEFT SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND RIGHT SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR THE SMALL COOLER BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Jul 28, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION HAS TO BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR, BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN, AND BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DRY THE GROUND OUTSIDE BY THE EXIT DOOR WITH STANDING WATER. (PAVEMENT NOT EVENLY CONSTRUCTED.)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION NOT WORKING ON BOTH WSHROOMS, MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT ICE CONTAMINATION.
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Dec 9, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving in rear kitchen areas. floors in bar area need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in bar areas need cleaning, walls in prep area, storage areas need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in pre area not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, dining areas need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pure Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pure Cafe on file is from Aug 12, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pure Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Pure Cafe.
Has Pure Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pure Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pure 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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