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Senor Pan Cafe

5055 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

Senor Pan Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 8, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.

“Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Senor Pan Cafe trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AT THE REAR SECTION OF THE PREP AREA NEAR THE BAKING OVENS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jul 19, 2018
License
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE BOILER ROOM. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS AND COVERS FOR DRY BULK FOOD ITEMS IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Senor Pan Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Senor Pan Cafe on file is from Apr 8, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Senor Pan Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Senor Pan Cafe.

Has Senor Pan Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Senor Pan Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Senor Pan Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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