Queen Sheba Cafe

4851 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Queen Sheba Cafe three times, with records going back to 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 11, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Queen Sheba Cafe is from Aug 11, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Queen Sheba Cafe on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 11, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR SMOOTHLY.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES RECEIVE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 6, 2021

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 19, 2021

License

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: SMALL REACH-IN COOLER NOT TURNED ON. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED ON-SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOR AN INSPECTION PROVIDED ON-SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020, NO CITATION ISSUED

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.NO CITATION ISSUED

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING TEST STRIP WAS PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Queen Sheba Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Queen Sheba Cafe on file is from Aug 11, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Queen Sheba Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Queen Sheba Cafe.

Has Queen Sheba Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Queen Sheba Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Queen Sheba 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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