The Bridge Cafe

315 S Plymouth Ct Bldg, Chicago, IL 60604

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 18, 2013

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 18, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 18, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

The city-wide average is 81, putting The Bridge Cafe squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 18, 2013

Routine

4 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: UPON INSPECTION FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. CDI.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION AT 1000AM THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ARRIVED AT 1010AM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT THE SANDWICH PREP ORDER STATIONBETWEEN THE BRWON COLUMN AND THE COLD REACH-IN HOLDING COOLER. PRESENTLY THERE IS A STANTION (ALUMINUM BEANS WITH A ROPE IN BETWEEN)IN FRONT THE ORDERING SANDWICH PREP STATION AND THE CUSTOMER WITH A SPACE OF 4FT BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER AND THE PREP STATION.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Oct 6, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL NOT WORKING(WATER LINES TURNED OFF)WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HANDWASH BOWL MUST BE PROPERLY WORKING WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER PER CITY CODE.

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. OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bridge Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bridge Cafe on file is from Apr 18, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has The Bridge Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Bridge Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Bridge 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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