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The Northern Trust Bank - 5th Floor — Bank Cafe

50 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
American
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2012
78
Score
Low Risk

The Northern Trust Bank - 5th Floor — Bank Cafe has been inspected five times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 22, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at The Northern Trust Bank - 5th Floor — Bank Cafe is from Oct 22, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

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

The Northern Trust Bank - 5th Floor — Bank Cafe's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROME ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, PREPARED/COOKED, ETC. IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT-REMOVE GREASE, FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT/PAINT WALL IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE OPENING/HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE CORNER UNDER THE POT WASHING MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET-REMOVE EXCESS DUST/DIRT BUILD UP.
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78
Oct 18, 2011
Routine
3 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. CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORED UNVENTED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AIR VENTING SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELVES FOR UTENSILS STORAGE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
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. WALL BASE METAL PLATE IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY ALLOWING FOOD DEBRIS TO BE TRAPPED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Dec 16, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2010
License
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 following equipment:tea dispenser,fruit juice dispenser, crystal light dispenser, 2coffee machines, espresso machine, and hot water dispenser.(check valves)
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95
Sep 13, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST STORE SINGLE FOOD CONTAINERS IN A WAY PROTECTED FORM DUST AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE BUILD UP UNDER COOLING UNIT IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND REPAIR UNIT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BREAKFAST STATION LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Northern Trust Bank - 5th Floor — Bank Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Northern Trust Bank - 5th Floor — Bank Cafe on file is from Oct 22, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Northern Trust Bank - 5th Floor — Bank Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Northern Trust Bank - 5th Floor — Bank Cafe.

Has The Northern Trust Bank - 5th Floor — Bank Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Northern Trust Bank - 5th Floor — Bank Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Northern Trust Bank - 5th Floor — Bank 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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