Skadden Arps — Skadden Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 30, 2023
100
Score
Across the available record, Skadden Arps — Skadden Cafe has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 30, 2023. 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 Skadden Arps — Skadden Cafe is from Nov 30, 2023, 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.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS
36
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FRONT 27TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA LIGHT IS VERY LOW. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTNING INTENSITY 20-50 CNDL/FT2 ON ALL FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREAS
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
57
58
May 15, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN STORED DUST PAN IN CATERING AREA, 28TH FL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT BEFORE STORAGE.
41
95
Jul 14, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR. ALSO SOME FOOD STORAGE BOXES OF BOTTLE WATER ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER, MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON DEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY FAN GUARDS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND FILTERS OVER OVENS IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
35
90
Nov 6, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-TURKEY 46.9F, SALAMI 51.2F, HAM 51.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $3.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
3
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A PINKISH, SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-005(A)
16
90
Aug 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING/LIGHT PANELS IN DISH ROOM OF DUST BUILD UP.
35
90
Aug 16, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOOD IN 'TO-GO' CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED & DATED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDSS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS, CAN OPENER, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUE TO DEBRIS, DUST OR DIRT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, ALONG THE WALLBASE UNDER THE DISHWAHING EQUIPMENT & IN WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES AT THE STOCK ROOM & CAULKING AROUND THE DISHMACHINE WALL WITH EVIDENCE OF MILDEW MUST BE ADDRESSED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING UNDER THE RIGHT PANEL OF THE DISHMACHINE & AT A WATER SUPPLY UNDER THE RIGHT DRAINBOARD OF THE SAME MACHINE, MUST FIX.
38
74
Jul 20, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT 28TH FLOOR AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN BY SPICES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
33
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AT 28TH FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
43
90
Sep 2, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINET UNDER FRONT SERVING LINE NEED CLEANING & BETTER ORGANIZING.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG EAST WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER & BEHIND DISHMACHINE AT 28TH FLOOR NEED CLEANING.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DUSTY FAN GUARDS OR COMPRESSORS OF COOLERS & SOME GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP ON FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WATER LEAK OBSERVED UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE (AFTER RINSE CYCLE) AT MAIN KITCHEN; OBSERVED WATER DISPENSING ON TOP A DISHMACHINE DOOR (28TH FLOOR) WHEN THE WASH CYCLE STARTS-MUST FIX & MAINTAIN BOTH. MUST PROVIDE A HOT/COLD WATER LINE ABOVE A NEWLY INSTALLED SOFT-SERVE MACHINE (TOP LOADER). UNIT TAGGED UNTIL ADEQUATE PLUMBING IS INSTALLED. NOT IN USE DURING INSPECTION.
38
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Skadden Arps — Skadden Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Skadden Arps — Skadden Cafe on file is from Nov 30, 2023. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Skadden Arps — Skadden Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Skadden Arps — Skadden Cafe.
Has Skadden Arps — Skadden Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Skadden Arps — Skadden Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Skadden Arps — Skadden 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.
Nearby Restaurants