Thorndale West Cafe #1
Last inspected: Jul 5, 2024
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Score
The health department has logged 21 inspections at Thorndale West Cafe #1, the earliest from 2014. The most recent report on file is from Jul 5, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
21
Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 5, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED NUMEROUS, LIVE COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: INSIDE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER BY HINGES AND RUBBER GASKET, BEHIND THE COUNTER BETWEEN PANELS AT COFFEE AREA UNDER THE COUNTERTOP, AT DISHROOM AREA, INSIDE THE UNUSED COOLER, CRAWLING ON WALLS AND FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND ON TOP OF THE TABLE WHERE SANITARIAN WAS WRITING THE REPORT. APPROXIMATELY 100 ROACHES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS, UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND A KITCHEN PREP COOLER TURNED OFF, NOT IN USE NOR FOOD INSIDE. NOT ABLE TO MAINATIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DISHMACHINE WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OPENINGS AT WOOD PANELS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT ROACH HARBORAGE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND SOAP STOCKED AT MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE HAND SOAP FROM MOP SINK AND WASH HANDS ONLY AT HAND SINKS.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE FRAMES, COOLERS, MICROWAVE ETC. CLEAN AND SANITIZE, REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER PIPE BEHIND THE FAUCET AT SCRAPE SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CONTINUOSLY LEAKING. REPAIR ISSUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN DISHROOM AREA.KEEP AREA DRY AND CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING AT FRONT PREP AREA BY THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER MUST BE SEALED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS, UNUSED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WEST WALL. MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE AREA AND STORE ALL ELSE TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED INSTRUCTED TO RENEW. VALID ONLY FOR THREE YEARS ONLY.
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Sep 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED 6 LIVE ROACHES ON THE EDGES OF DRAWERS USED FOR STORAGE AND AROUND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, AND INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING CEILING AND STAINED CEIING TILES ON CEILING AT THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE DEAD AND LIVE ROACHES WERE FOUND.
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82
Nov 10, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 2, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3)---PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-27-22 REPORT #2564412 STILL NOTED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FOOD PREP, DINING AREA, AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-- EXTERIOR OF THE "NOT IN USE" DISH MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN
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86
Oct 4, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3)---PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-27-22 REPORT #2564412 NOTED PEST INFESTATION OF APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 LIVE ROACHES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREP, DISH, ON AND AROUND THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE. MUST HAVE THE LICENSE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ROACHES AND ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NEW VIOLATION NOTED: 5-205.15--LEAK UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOME FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE STILL IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: : 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-- EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE "NOT IN USE" DISH MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 4-601.11(B)--- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Sep 27, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-6-21 REPORT #2522365 NOT CORRECTED. #49- FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SINKS, AND SHELVING UNITS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.#55-FOUND UNUSED FREEZER AT MIDDLE OF KITCHEN.MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED A DIRTY POT BEING STORED INSIDE THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP LOCATED AT EITHER HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE FRONT COUNTER, ON THE WALL AT THE ICE MACHINE AND UNUSED COOLER, INSIDE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON PILED DIRTY POTS/PANS. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. RETURN AND SERVICE FOR ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DIRTY POTS AND PANS BEING STORED ON SHELVING FOR CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST STORE ALL EQUIPMENT CLEAN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE "NOT IN USE" DISH MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN COLD HANDLE ON THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. HANDLE WON'T TURN ON. MUST REPAIR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD WASTE AND USED FOOD CONTAINERS SUCH AS DIRTY SODA CANS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AS NEEDED TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY. NOTED OVERFLOWING WASTE CONTAINERS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND PILED DIRTY SODA CANS BEING STORED UNDER THE REAR DISH SHELVING. MUST REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, FRONT AND REAR PREP WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH AREA AND WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR DISH AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CRACK/CREVICE AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.-----RAW WOOD ON WEST WALL AT THE COOKS LINE. MUST PAINT/SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED CARDBOARD BOXES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Jul 6, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SINKS, AND SHELVING UNITS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNUSED FREEZER AT MIDDLE OF KITCHEN.MUST REMOVE.
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90
Jan 7, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEM THEN STATING THIS ITEM CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKET IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF MICROWAVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THROUGHLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER CHEST AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE STATION IN FRONT PREP AND ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 15, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-13-18 INSPECTION # 2233093. VIOLATION # 58 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 13, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR ON TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR HAVE ON PLACARDS ON TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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70
Nov 28, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER BY THE REGISTRAR,AND INSIDE THE POP REACH-IN COOLER IN DINING AREA.REPAIR REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REPAIR GRAY ICE BIN DOOR AT ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE HOT WATER TANK AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SEAL HOLES ON CEILING AROUND PIPES. HOLE ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE,NEED TO SEAL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACED BURNED LIHGT BULBS,ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD.
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Nov 15, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AT REAR DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT MENTIONED. ROACHES WERE ONLY OBSERVED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER BY THE REGISTRAR,AND INSIDE THE POP REACH-IN COOLER IN DINING AREA.REPAIR REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REPAIR GRAY ICE BIN DOOR AT ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE HOT WATER TANK AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SEAL HOLES ON CEILING AROUND PIPES. HOLE ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE,NEED TO SEAL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACED BURNED LIHGT BULBS,ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD.
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Apr 25, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING PROPER AMOUNT OF SANITIZER,PRESENTLY 10ppm,INSTEAD OF 100ppm. AFTER RUNNING THE UNIT FOR THREE TIMES STILL MAINTAINED 10ppm.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR CAUSE ON SAID UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD THAT ARE STORED IN COOLER OVER 12 HOURS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SELF DRAIN CONTAINER IS NEEDED FOR ICE CUBES STORED INSIDE THE PAN AT FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BURNED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED TO PRROVIDE
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78
Nov 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. 0PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-21-16 INSPECTION #1465378. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION . 7-42-090. MUST PROVDE.
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Jan 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WORN/TORN CEILING TILES AT RESTROOM AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 18, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANNAGER TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS TO HOLD MEATS/FOODS INSIDE FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Nov 28, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AT MAIN KITCHEN FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jun 18, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2014
License
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: THE WATER HEATER ONSITE IS ONLY A 20 GALLON TANK AND NOT BIG ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN A HIGH RISK FACILITY WITH A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND A DISHMACHINE. THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REQUIRES 20 GALLONS TO FILL, AFTER FILLING THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THERE WILL BE NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LARGER WATER HEATER, BIG ENOUGH TO ADEQUATELY SUPPLY HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AND THE REAR DISH ROOM AREA. THE ONLY EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY ALL HANDSINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. LEAKAGE FROM THE ICE BIN LOCATED ON THE FRONT SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE A SEPERATION BETWEEN EMPLOYEE WORK AREAS AND CUSTOMER ENTRY WAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND DISHMACHINE STRAINER BROKEN AND HELD TOGETHER BY WIRE. THE STRAINER MUST BE WELDED OR REPLACED. FOUND A HOLE IN THE 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE DEEP FRYER IN POOR CONDITION AND NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE FRYER NEEDS TO BE WELDED OR REPLACED AND ALSO NEEDS TO BE RELOCATED FROM OFF OF THE STOVE. OBSERVED KNIVES STORED ON TOP OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A SEPERATE LOCATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BASEBOARD FOR THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE UNISEX BATHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY DRAIN PLUGS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE-ROUTE THE DRAIN PIPE FROM THE WATER HEATER THAT IS CURRENTLY DISCHARGING INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A DISCHARGE PIPE FROM THE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNECESSARY CLUTTER ITEMS LOCATED OUTSIDE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thorndale West Cafe #1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thorndale West Cafe #1 on file is from Jul 5, 2024. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thorndale West Cafe #1?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Thorndale West Cafe #1.
Has Thorndale West Cafe #1's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thorndale West Cafe #1 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thorndale West Cafe #1 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Thorndale West Cafe #1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thorndale West Cafe #1 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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