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The Grind Cafe

4613 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 6, 2017
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at The Grind Cafe, the earliest from 2013. The most recent visit was on Jul 6, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at The Grind Cafe is from Jul 6, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 6, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE DISPLAY 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SPINACH/FETA CHEESE PIES,YOGURT ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE DISPLAY 2 DOOR COOLER SPINACH/FETA CHEESE PIES AT 48.7F,YOGURTS AT 48.9F ETC.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Dec 12, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND BREWER WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
38
95
Feb 18, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Aug 25, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT UP TO DATE SUMMARY SHEET POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, POSTED IS A GOOD SUMMARY FROM 2013, 2014 PASS WITH CONDITIONS NOT POSTED, INSTRUCTED TO POST PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT GOOD OR BAD, MUST BE DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010 (B)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER WITHOUT THERMOMETER, MUST PROVIDE AND HAVE CONSPICUOUSLY STORED,
40
86
Sep 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED-HUMMUS 41.0 F. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFICATED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER EACH USE.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA NOT SHATTER PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT COVERS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
36
86
Feb 28, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN 3PART SINK, PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED SINK. ALSO MUST SEAL WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Grind Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Grind Cafe on file is from Jul 6, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Grind Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Grind Cafe.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Grind 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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