Schmear

3738 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Schmear four times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Schmear is from Feb 20, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Schmear is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2013

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MISSING AND WATER DEMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. OPENINGS INTO WALLS INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM. MUST REPAIR

Apr 9, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 13, 2012

License

5 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CHLORINE OR QUATENARY WITH TEST KIT.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS ON REAR EXIT/WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Feb 2, 2012

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Schmear last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Schmear on file is from Feb 20, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Schmear's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Schmear have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Schmear 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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