Starlite Cafe

4821 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Starlite Cafe has been inspected three times since 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 13, 2012. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Starlite Cafe's record stops at Apr 13, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2012

Routine

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods-Beef 152.7 F is served and prepared. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

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

Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Inspector notes: Walls not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to seal all gaps from wall paneling.

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

Inspector notes: Ventilation not working in women's toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Commercial oven not under ventilation. Instructed to stored under exhaust hood or remove from premises. Cold water handle at exposed hand sink not working. Instructed to repair faucet.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints in prep area. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints for employees.

Feb 1, 2011

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA.

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

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Jan 24, 2011

Routine

6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED FAUCET NECK NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SAID FAUCET. FAUCET NECK SHOULD REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENT FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSIL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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. NOTED FLOOR VINYL TILES IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN AND LOOSE) IN REAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND MOP SINK AND GREASE BOX. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED IN WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOFED LIGHTBULB.

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

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starlite Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starlite Cafe on file is from Apr 13, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starlite Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starlite Cafe.

Has Starlite Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starlite Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starlite 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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