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Rogers Park Cafe

3046 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Rogers Park Cafe. The most recent visit was on Jul 17, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Rogers Park Cafe dates to Jul 17, 2018.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Rogers Park Cafe on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 17, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 11, 2018
License
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION. TWO SMALL COOLERS ON PREMISES BOTH AT 60F. NO REFRIGERATION FOR DELI ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION FOR ALL MENU ITEMS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
12
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON TOP AND BOTTOM LEFT SIDE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
19
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR SANITIZER TO BE USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
22
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT COUNTER UNDER THE MARBLE COUNTER TOP. MUST PAINT/SEAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD/STYROFOAM FROM UNDER THE BOX FREEZER ON FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE MOP SINK ROOM. OPENING IN WALL AROUND PIPING AT THE GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BOX FREEZER AND PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: NO "NO SMOKING" SIGNAGE AT ENTRANCE/EXIT TO PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-32-020.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rogers Park Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rogers Park Cafe on file is from Jul 17, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Rogers Park Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rogers Park Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rogers Park 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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