The Macaroon Cafe

2949 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 24, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

The Macaroon Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated May 24, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that The Macaroon Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 24, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

The Macaroon Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 24, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 16, 2011

License

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST HAVE COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW.

Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW DEVICE, AND PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP FOR 3PART SINK.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST CONTRACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. AND PROVIDE LOG BOOK.

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

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST ENROLL FOR SANITATION COURSE AND PROVIDE LETTER, OR HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE.

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 SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES, AND SIDE PANELS UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

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. MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARDS FOR BOTTOM OF WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Macaroon Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Macaroon Cafe on file is from May 24, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at The Macaroon Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Macaroon 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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