Swim Cafe

1357 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2013

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Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Swim Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Swim Cafe is from Dec 16, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous”, which has been cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2013

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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

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

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

Inspector notes: Ventilation not workig in toilet room. Instructed to repair or replace exhaust fan.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

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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 all foods handlers.

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Dec 5, 2013

Routine

6 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit door has 1/4 to 1/2 inch gap across bottom. Instructed to rodent proof to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

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

Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water on left side of three compartment sink, water coming up middle cloudy with food debris. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

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

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

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

Inspector notes: Ventilation not workig in toilet room. Instructed to repair or replace exhaust fan.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

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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 all foods handlers.

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Sep 23, 2011

Routine

7 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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL, AT COUNTER PREP AREA

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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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN COUNTER TOP AREA AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR AREAS

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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. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALLS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS, ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

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

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST STORE OVEN UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, OR PROVIDE THE KILOWATTS TO OVEN

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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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, REMOVE CLUTTER, AND BETTER MAINTAIN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Swim Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Swim Cafe on file is from Dec 16, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Swim Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Swim Cafe.

Has Swim Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Swim 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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