Tawakal Kafe

701 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654
African
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Tawakal Kafe, the earliest from 2011. Tawakal Kafe was last inspected on Jun 17, 2011. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Tawakal Kafe's record stops at Jun 17, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

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

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Inspection History
Jun 17, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE A PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK OUTSIDE OF THE RESTROOM. PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR THE DISPENSER IN THE RESTROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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. REGLUE THE BASEBOARD IN THE PREP AREA AND NEAR THE MOP SINK. REPAIR THE BASEMENT CEILING DRYWALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A DRAIN LINE HOSE FROM THE ICE BIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Jun 7, 2011
License
4 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 A GLASS DOOR FOR THE WARMER UNIT.
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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. REGLUE THE BASEBOARD IN THE PREP AREA AND NEAR THE MOP SINK. REPAIR THE BASEMENT CEILING DRYWALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE A DRAIN LINE HOSE FROM THE ICE BIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
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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. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tawakal Kafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tawakal Kafe on file is from Jun 17, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tawakal Kafe?

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

Has Tawakal Kafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tawakal Kafe 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 Tawakal Kafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.