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The House Cafe

3208 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 23, 2017
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, The House Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The most recent report on file is from May 23, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The House Cafe dates to May 23, 2017.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food in original container, properly labeled”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The House Cafe on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 23, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED BAKERY GOODS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL PREPACKAGED GOODS THAT INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE ITEM, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY WEIGHT, MANUFACTURER'S NAME AND ADDRESS, AND ANY ALLERGENS.
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95
May 15, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, DELI MEAT) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION" 7-38-012
21
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WHERE CHLORINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION TO SANITIZE DISHES. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING AGENT USED ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
22
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1976578 DATED 12/6/16: #35-MUST PROVIDE A CEILING ABOVE ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE AND CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNDER WASTE WATER SEWER LINES OR REMOVE ALL FOODS AND CLEAN DISHES. #36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED BAKERY GOODS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL PREPACKAGED GOODS THAT INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE ITEM, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY WEIGHT, MANUFACTURER'S NAME AND ADDRESS, AND ANY ALLERGENS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER NOTED IN BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO THE RIGHT OF THE HAND SINK.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STORING PERSONAL BAG ON TOP OF PREP COUNTER. MUST STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND PREP AREAS.
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74
Dec 6, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER ON THE WEST WALL WITH SOME FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CEILING ABOVE ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE AND CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNDER WASTE WATER SEWER LINES OR REMOVE ALL FOODS AND CLEAN DISHES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOCATED ON THE WEST WALL.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION FOR REVIEW.
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Jan 5, 2016
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The House Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The House Cafe on file is from May 23, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The House Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The House Cafe.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at The House Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The House 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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