Sodexo America ,Inc (Harry's Cafe)

357 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Catering

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2013

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Sodexo America ,Inc (Harry's Cafe), the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 31, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Sodexo America ,Inc (Harry's Cafe) is from Oct 31, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sodexo America ,Inc (Harry's Cafe) is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 31, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE DOCK AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTER AREA FREE OF GARBAGE AND LITTER. MANAGEMENT CLEANED THE AREA DURING THE INSPECTION AT MY REQUEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

Oct 25, 2012

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO PROPER TEMP FOOD.

Nov 21, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST INSTALL REFRIGERATION THERMOMETR IN ALL COOLERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sodexo America ,Inc (Harry's Cafe) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sodexo America ,Inc (Harry's Cafe) on file is from Oct 31, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sodexo America ,Inc (Harry's Cafe)?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sodexo America ,Inc (Harry's Cafe).

Has Sodexo America ,Inc (Harry's Cafe)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sodexo America ,Inc (Harry's Cafe) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sodexo America ,Inc (Harry'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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