Third World Cafe

1301 E 53Rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 27, 2011

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Third World Cafe is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 27, 2011. 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 Third World Cafe dates to Sep 27, 2011.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Third World Cafe's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 27, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(CHIPPING PAINT)

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND TWO COFFEE MACHINES.

Sep 27, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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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. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM REAR EXTERIOR OF OVEN AND FROM EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHEILDS OVER PREP AREA. ALSO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE OVEN.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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 REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES OVER PREP AND REAR STORGAE AREAS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Third World Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Third World Cafe on file is from Sep 27, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Third World Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Third World Cafe.

Has Third World Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Third World Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Third World 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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