Starfruit Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2013
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Score
Going back to 2011, Starfruit Cafe has seven inspections in the public record. On Apr 23, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Starfruit Cafe since Apr 23, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Starfruit Cafe is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 23, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND AT REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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May 2, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED FOR THE REAR WASHROOM. HOT WATER TANK FOR THE WASHROOM IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND WAS NOT WORKING AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Apr 25, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED ABOVE BOTH OF THE TOP LOADING TAYLOR FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES. THE FAUCET HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE WATER DISPENSING PIPES. BOTH TAYLOR MACHINES WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF AND DO NOT USE UNTIL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED. FAX A REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE THE UNITS REINSPECTED BEFORE THE REINSPECTION DATE OF 5/2/12. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED FOR THE REAR WASHROOM. HOT WATER TANK FOR THE WASHROOM IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND WAS NOT WORKING AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE REAR WASHROOM.
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Jun 15, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. BROKEN DOORS OFF HINGES ON FRONT TWO DOOR COOLER AND UNDER WASHBOWL AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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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. BASEBOARD COVING ALONG WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA, TO ENTRANCE TO REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR AND SEPARATING FROM WALL. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 31, 2011
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
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Mar 30, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED DISPLAY YOGURT COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 48.2F WITH YOGURT FOUND AT TEMPERATURES OF 50.7F TO 53.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND FAXED REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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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. APPROXIMATELY 150 QUARTS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS YOGURT FOUND AT 50.7F, 52.2F AND 53.4F. ALSO 18lbs CHEESE SPREAD AT 54.6F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED.
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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. CEILING VENTS IN BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN.
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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. DAMAGED FLOOR TILING IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH RAW EXPOSED WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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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. MISSING CEILING TILE IN HALLWAY OF WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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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. PROVIDE FOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND REPLACE INACCURATE IN FRONT DISPLAY FRUIT BIN COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starfruit Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starfruit Cafe on file is from Apr 23, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starfruit Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starfruit Cafe.
Has Starfruit Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Starfruit Cafe 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 Starfruit 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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