State Restaurant & Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 20, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, State Restaurant & Cafe has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 20, 2018. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. State Restaurant & Cafe's record stops at Jul 20, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting State Restaurant & Cafe on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 20, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PESRSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY/TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTHH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTH AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OD CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OVSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE TWO ICE MACHINES AND COFFEE MACHINES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING AND SHELVING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA BY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHEREVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PESRSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY/TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTHH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTH AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OD CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE PRESENT. CLEAN MOUNTED CAN OPENER, DRIED FOOD PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN EXTERIOR COVER OF GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET, PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, DUST AND GREASE PRESENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DUST PRESENT. REPAIR WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. REPAIR LOWER CORNER OF DOOR FRAME NEAR SERVER BEVERAGE STATION, WALL TILE MISSING, AND THE WALL CORNER IS DAMAGED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, REPAIR/SEAL HOLE IN WALL ON STAIRCASE LEADING UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1609499, DATED 1/8/2017. VIOLATION INCLUDES, #45; IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST DEEP FREEZERS IN PREP AREA AND FREEZERS UPSTAIRS, ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE FRYER, AND REMOVE RUST OFF RACKS FROM SAID PREP COOLERS. ALSO, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 8, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER ON 2ND FL.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZERS ON 2ND FL.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PARTS OF REAR ICE MACHINE,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR BASIN OF ICE BINS IN BAR AREA,WINDOW SILL NEAR FRONT WINDOW.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND FOOD FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA& CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA,DINING AND BAR AREA AND FRONT ENTRY DOOR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES AT EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,THRESHOLD AT HANDICAPP DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON 2ND FL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL (NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS(X3) WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF ONE OUT OF THREE CHEST FREEZER, RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM, WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. BIG HOLE ON THE WALLS BESIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 21, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1198954 DATED 7/10/13. #32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN NEWLY INSTALLED TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.#34-MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER VARIOUS SINKS BEHIND BAR. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE DISH MACHINE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING ON THE SAME AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 10, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN NEWLY INSTALLED TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES DIRTY IN UPPER PANELS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER VARIOUS SINKS BEHIND BAR. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
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Sep 7, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANED AND LABELED.
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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. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS DURING SERVICE. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS SPLASH GUARDS AT BAR SINKS. RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON TWO DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER TORN, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. LID FOR BOX FREEZER AND HANDLE ON TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
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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. INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. 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. FLOOR UNDER BAR WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MOLDY AND MISSING WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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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. NOZZLE AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ATTACHED SPRAY ARM ON SINK UNTIL PROPER NOZZLE IS PROVIDED.
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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. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED FOR ALL UNITS DURING INSPECTION.
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Feb 2, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.FLOOR NEXT TO BAG IN BOX DISPENSER MUST CLEAN.
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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.KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DETACHED FROM WALL MUST REPAIR. NO HOT WATER AT MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM MUST PROVIDE AND INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER TWO WASHBOWLS WITH HOT WATER IN LADIES ROOM. BRICKS BEING USED TO PROP UP PIPING UNDER DISH MACHINES SPRAY ARM SINK, MUST REMOVE.
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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 FRONT BLOODY MARY BAR PREP COOLER AND SERVER STATION DAIRY COOLER.
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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.MILK AND BREAD CRATES ON REAR PATIO TO BE RETURNED DAILY MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was State Restaurant & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at State Restaurant & Cafe on file is from Jul 20, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at State Restaurant & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at State Restaurant & Cafe.
Has State Restaurant & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at State Restaurant & Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at State Restaurant & Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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