Rewired Cafe

1107 W Berwyn Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 25, 2020

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Aug 25, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. Note that Rewired Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 25, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 25, 2020

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER: SAUSAGE 47.5F, EGGS 51F/44.8F, HASH BROWN 48.2F, CHEESE 46.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE PREP AND FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.

Jan 3, 2019

License

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN REAR ROOM CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. SPLASH GUARD MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT PREP TABLE FROM CONTAMINATION FROM DIRTY MOP WATER. SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE CAN NOT BE USED FOR CHEMICAL STORAGE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAULKING NEEDED BEHIND HAND SINK IN WASHROOM. OBSERVED FAUCET ON TO WASHBOWL SINK IN WASHROOM CORRODED. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK AND AREA AROUND MOP AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA NEED SHIELDING OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rewired Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rewired Cafe on file is from Aug 25, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rewired Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rewired Cafe.

Has Rewired Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rewired Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Rewired Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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