Sopraffina Marketcaffe
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2025
95
Score
Sopraffina Marketcaffe has been inspected 16 times since 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sopraffina Marketcaffe is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SOME CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RENEW ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Feb 7, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK RESIDUE ON THE LEFT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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90
Jan 25, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler with a long beard (more than an inch) without a beard restraint. instructed to wear.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpan stored too close to clean utensils rack, instructed to keep a way.
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90
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY (BAKED GOODS) MISSING LABELING REQUIREMENTS. BAKED GOODS (COOKIES, BROWNIES AND RICE CAKES) CURRENTLY LIST THE COMMON FOOD NAME AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 18, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL NEXT TO FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jan 11, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( FLOUR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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90
Apr 24, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods not maintaining proper temperatures of 40F or less, in reach in cooler, top of counter in prep area, list of foods not maintaining 40F or less are as follows: Sausage at 48.4F(cooler), Pasta at 51.8F(top of counter), cut tomatoes at 47.5F(top of counter), sauce 45.7F,(cooler), cheese 48.8F (cooler), cut vegetables at 47.6F(cooler)mgmt. discarded products at once, approximate value $400.00, 108 lbs.(cooler air temp was at 40.7F). Citation issued 7-38-005(A), Critical Violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be replaced/repaired. Cooler shelving 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: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area, shall be replaced, weall by mixer in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear storage room, shall be provided.
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Mar 24, 2016
Routine
3 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 prep areas, shall be replaced/repaired. Cooler shelving 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), non food contact surfaces of ice machine 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, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under pop dispensing unit, front prep/counter areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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86
Mar 19, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CABINET STORAGE DOOR AT CHECK OUT LINE UNDER SODA STATION IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 24, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IS TETHERED TO A CABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FREE FOR PROPER WASHING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUCT TAPE USED TO SEAL EDGES AT FRONT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND KEEP COOLER SURFCES SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT AT REAR OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOLERS IN EASY TO MONITOR AREA.
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Sep 26, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT SANDWICH PREP AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND DEBRI.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA.
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Sep 18, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, GRAY FILM BUILD-UP ON UPPER PANELS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES AND SEVERAL DEAD ONES UNDER KITCHEN'S PREP TABLES AND FOOD EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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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. REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT IN THE COLDEST PART OF COOLER, NOT IN CLEAR VIEW, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT THERMOMETER IN THE WARMEST SECTION OF THE COOLER WERE IT'S EASY TO MONITOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sopraffina Marketcaffe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sopraffina Marketcaffe on file is from Jan 6, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sopraffina Marketcaffe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sopraffina Marketcaffe.
Has Sopraffina Marketcaffe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sopraffina Marketcaffe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sopraffina Marketcaffe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sopraffina Marketcaffe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sopraffina Marketcaffe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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