Sparta Cafe Llc — Sparta Coffee Shop

2605 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Sparta Cafe Llc — Sparta Coffee Shop stretching back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 3, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Sparta Cafe Llc — Sparta Coffee Shop's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 3, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 3, 2023

License

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP OR CATCH BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.

Sep 21, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 14, 2012

Routine

6 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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UNDER CERTIFIED COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WATER SEEPING UNDER THE DIVIDER FROM THE 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK TO 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-30.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WASHROOM, AND MOP SINK. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 78.8F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-030.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL THE CONTAINERS WITH CUPS AND SMALL PLATE WITH DUST BUILT UP. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE CABINET UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE PREMISES,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER ,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE THE WASHROOM, INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT (WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP).

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sparta Cafe Llc — Sparta Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sparta Cafe Llc — Sparta Coffee Shop on file is from Oct 3, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Sparta Cafe Llc — Sparta Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sparta Cafe Llc — Sparta Coffee Shop have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sparta Cafe Llc — Sparta Coffee Shop 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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