T Square Cafe

2205 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 8, 2024

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 8, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 8, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AT THE FRONT PREP. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.MUST ALSO PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE, 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS

Mar 22, 2023

License

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was T Square Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at T Square Cafe on file is from Jul 8, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has T Square Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at T Square Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at T Square 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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