Typica Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2024
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Typica Cafe stretching back to 2021. The most recent visit was on Aug 12, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 50 AND 52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 3 POUNDS OF HAM, 5 POUNDS CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, AND 3 POUNDS OF CHEESECAKE ($100). A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIMY BUILD-UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND-WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. ACCORDING TO THE MANAGER'S STATEMENT, THE SINKS ARE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACK HAND-WASHING SINKS. THE MANAGER HAD THE TECHNICIAN REINSTALL HAND-WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS OF BLACK COOLER ON SERVICE LINE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TORN GASKETS.
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Oct 31, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVEDFACILITY USING CARDBOARD AS A LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED AND SPLATTERED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT BARISTA AREA AND IN THE BACK PREP AREA, ON THE WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN THE BACK PREP AREA, AND ON BAKING/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BARISTA COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF FRONT BARISTA REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 12, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER (SUGAR) STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAGS OF COFFEE BEANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 23, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 20, 2021
License
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND DRAIN FLOOR BACKING UP INTO WAREWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Typica Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Typica Cafe on file is from Aug 12, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Typica Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Typica Cafe.
Has Typica Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Typica Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Typica Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Typica Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Typica Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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