@Spot Cafe

901 N Larrabee St, Chicago, IL 60610

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 19, 2011

Score

Low Risk

@Spot Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 19, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at @Spot Cafe since Oct 19, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting @Spot Cafe squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 19, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMEPRATURE IN BUS TUBS WITH SOME ICE AROUND THE FOOD. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 50F, FETA CHEESE AT 48F, PARMESAN CHEESE AT 52F, BLUE CHEESE AT 45F, PROVOLONE CHEESE AT 47F, SWISS CHEESE AT 48F, TOMATO SOUP AT 75F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 44F, TUNA SALAD AT 46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25# OF FOOD WORTH $93. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE SYRUP BOTTLES AND NOZZLES, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS BELOW THE COUNTER.

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

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE CLOSET.

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. REPLACE THE BROKEN REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN COOLER #4.

Jun 16, 2010

Routine

7 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (EMPLOYEE PREPARING TURKEY AND CHEESE PANINIS AND OTHER SANDWICHES)

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 REPAIR BROKEN TOILET BOWL SEAT IN WASHROOM.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COUNTER TOPS.

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

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRONT CABINETS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DIPPER WELL IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 2ND COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF REAR ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY HOLD ICE SCOOP.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was @Spot Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at @Spot Cafe on file is from Oct 19, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at @Spot Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at @Spot Cafe.

Has @Spot Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at @Spot Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at @Spot 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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