Umaiya Cafe

1605 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2010
95
Score
Low Risk

Umaiya Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2010. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Umaiya Cafe since Mar 2, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “premises maintained free of litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Umaiya Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 2, 2010
Consultation
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM FRONT COUNTER,(ON TOP PLATE, UTENSILS ETC).MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS
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Feb 22, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. FOUND SMALL REACH IN COOLER, NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(AIR TEMP. OF 48.7F).COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW, INSTRUCTED TO FIX UNIT.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED(FAX# 312-746-42 40).CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) HOOOO60134
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND FOOD STORED IN SMALL REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FRESH TUNA AT TEMP48F;FRESH CHEESE STICKS AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48F;TILAPIA AT TEMP OF 49.7F; FRESH TUNA AT TEMP OF 46F; COOKED SHRIMPS AT TEMP. OF 50.7F(SHRIMP WERE COOKED ON 2-21-10, PER MANAGER STATEMENT). ALSO FOUND FISH AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER(UNIT TEMPERATURE OF 42.5F):WHITE TUNA AT TEMPERATURE.F; FRESH SALMON AT TEMP 48.3F; YELLOW TAMIKO AT TEMP OF 50.7; COOKED FISH AT TEMP OF 49.8F; SMOKED SALMON AT TEMP OF 49.2F;JAPANESE COOKED PUREED EGGS AT TEMP OF 48.5F; IMITATION OF CRAB FISH AT TEMP OF 48.2F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 3, VALUE 25. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) HOOOO60134-16
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM FRONT COUNTER,(ON TOP PLATE, UTENSILS ETC).MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Umaiya Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Umaiya Cafe on file is from Mar 2, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Umaiya Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Umaiya Cafe.

Has Umaiya Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Umaiya Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Umaiya 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.