Sopraffina Market Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Sopraffina Market Cafe, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 24, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sopraffina Market Cafe dates to Jan 24, 2020.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jan 24, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 1-COMP PREP SINK IN EAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 9, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED: DESSERT STAND, BAKED GOODS, TO-GO SALADS ETC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-SERVICE PASTRY STATION NOT SUPPLIED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR EFFECTIVE DISPENSING METHODS THAT PROTECT THE FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. STATION WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION AND PERSON IN CHARGE SHOWED WHERE SERVING SUPPLIES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TONG OR WAX PAPER AT SELF-SERVICE STATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE OFFICE. A FOOD WEIGHT AND PACKING SUPPLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE AREA WHERE CATERING ORDERS ARE PREPPED/ASSEMBLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED DELI SANDWICHES STORED IN THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 13, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF MAIN PREP KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: USING DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CONTAINER IN FOOD SCOOPS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COVERING COOLER DOOR HANDLES WITH SARAN WRAP AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A TONG OR WAX PAPER AT SELF SERVICE PASTRY STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: COVERING FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR WITH CARD BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SEVERAL INACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE ONES IN WARMEST PART.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jun 13, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED BEHIND FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CUTTING BOARDS PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS INSIDE SODA DISPENSING NOZZELS ON TWO SODA MACHINES LOCATED IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED TILES ON THE WALL ABOVE PIZZA OVEN LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Bulk-food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Catering food trays not stored properly, instructed to store inverted to prevent contamination.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.
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Apr 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under shelving/racks in rear kitchen, storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear prep area floor needs re-grouting.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink faucet in prep area, leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Dec 11, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL CORNERS DAMAGED BY OFFICE IN REAR STORAGE.MUST REPAIR.
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Feb 10, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER LIDS CRACKED,IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE 2-LIDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENT,(PANINI PRESSERS)STORED UNDER STORAGE SHEVES ON FLOOR.MUST REMOVE OFF FLOOR AND PROPERLY ELEVATE AT LEAST 6- INCHES ON SHELVING.
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Oct 31, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE UTENSILS NOT STORED PROPERLY, FOUND FORKS AND BOWLS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTEED TO STORE INVERTEDLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: SOILED WASH CLOTH ON TOP OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Feb 5, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS RACK STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD OR A BARRIER TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS FOR DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AT REAR STORAGE/ HOLDING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN SANITAIRY SURFACE.
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Sep 4, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LOOSE GASKET AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR(RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR) LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD UP AT CORNERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT ALL COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES. MUST BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT AT THE 3COMP-SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. INOPERABLPE MACHINERY FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN HTE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 13, 2012
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP. WAS 46F FROM THE OUTSIDE THERMOMETER ON THE COOLER, 48F BY THE MANAGER'S THERMOMETER AND 48.3 BY MY THERMOMETER. *A THICK ICE BUILD UP WAS ON THE INNER VENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED/CLEANED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. UNIT WAS TAGGED, MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 REQUESTING A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT. CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY INSPECTOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 45.6F-50.3F AND INCLUDED RAW BEEF, RAW CHICKEN, RAW PREPARED LASAGNA W/MEAT, COOKED PASTA, RAW SALMON, TURKEY, TUNA, STUFFED SHELLS, CHICKEN STOCK, BOLOGNA AND CHEESE. ALL ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED OF, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 77LBS VALUED AT APPROX. $250. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY ISSUED ON JUNE 4, 2012 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED, REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC. MUST ALSO PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS (COOKIES, CAKES, MUFFINS, ETC.)MADE ON THE PREMISES AND SOLD IN THE DINING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER (ACROSS FROM THE PASTA SALAD DISPLAY COOLER.)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE/REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE/EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 4, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 6 IN THE VERY REAR STORAGE/EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA AND 15 IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED, REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC. MUST ALSO PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS (COOKIES, CAKES, MUFFINS, ETC.)MADE ON THE PREMISES AND SOLD IN THE DINING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER (ACROSS FROM THE PASTA SALAD DISPLAY COOLER.)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE/REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE/EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 11, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DISPLAYED PACKAGED FOOD PROPERLY.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST USE PROPER UTENSILS IN FOOD PREPARATION , NO SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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Feb 9, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST USE PROPER SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS, NOT SINGLE SERVICE CUPS.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS FOR STAND UP COOLER DOORS.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sopraffina Market Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sopraffina Market Cafe on file is from Jan 24, 2020. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sopraffina Market Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Sopraffina Market Cafe.
Has Sopraffina Market Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sopraffina Market Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sopraffina Market 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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