Step Down Cafe

2023 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 25, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Step Down Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On May 25, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Step Down Cafe since May 25, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 25, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 10, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST UPGRADE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO ALL EQUIPMENT CAN BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN ALL COMPARTMENTS OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS THAT CANNOT FIT FROM PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL RAW/UNFINISHED WOOD AT BOTTOM SHELVES OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVING AT FLOOR WHERE MISSING IN DISHROOM AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Step Down Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Step Down Cafe on file is from May 25, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Step Down Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Step Down Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Step Down 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.