Shirley's Cafe

4335 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Shirley's Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 12, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Shirley's Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 12, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “allergen training as required” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2019

Complaint

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252889 DATE 1-22-19. Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CLASS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.

Jan 22, 2019

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: ** PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

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

Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Oct 26, 2017

License

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WALL BASE COVING ALONG THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMP SINK.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FILTERS INSIDE THE HOOD.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shirley's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shirley's Cafe on file is from Aug 12, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shirley's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shirley's Cafe.

Has Shirley's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shirley's Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shirley's 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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