Specialty's Cafe & Bakery
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2020
67
Score
Specialty's Cafe & Bakery, located at 525 W Monroe St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 19, 2020. This inspection resulted in a score of 67, with three major and two minor violations noted. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across seventeen scored events.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Mar 13, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
55
Jan 4, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 6, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 29, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 22, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 4, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 27, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 25, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 19, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 22, 2010
License
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2010
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Feb 19, 2020 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL OR SAFETY FOODS ( QUICHES, TOMATOES, DAIRY CREAMER, SOUPS,EGG SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN IN USE REAR PREP (CATERING/DISH WASHING ) AREA WITH HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @ 200F. NOTED COLD WATER WAS TURNED OFF DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AND HOT WATER WAS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR HANDWASHING THROUGH MANUAL FAUCET. COLD WATER WAS RESTORED ONCE GENERAL MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER THE CLOSE OF INSPECTION. HAND-SINKS SHALL HAVE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F PER CODE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT COFFEE PREP, STORAGE ROOM, WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLES, AND AROUND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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