Vegan World Cafe Catering

5419 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 6, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2021, Vegan World Cafe Catering has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 6, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Vegan World Cafe Catering dates to Jun 6, 2023.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation & lighting”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 6, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED RICE DATED 5-21-2023. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED BLACK EYE PEAS DATED 5-21, COOKED BEAN FISH DATED 5-30, COOKED MAC AND CHEESE WITH A USE BY DATE OF 5-26, COOKED ELBOW NOODLES DATED 5-24, COOKED MEAT LOAF DATED 5-21 AND COOKED BEANS AND RICE DATED 5-29. COOKED/READY TO EAT FOODS CAN BE HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PREPARATION COUNTS AS DAY 1. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

Mar 15, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/28/2021 REPORT #2510493 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOWELS AND PAPER TOWELS BEING USED AS SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE STORAGE/SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS) AND INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: NOTED GRAB-N-GO JUICES IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL JUICES WITH A LIST OF INGREDIENTS (IF MADE FROM TWO OR MORE INGREDIENTS), NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, AND A NAME AND LOCATION OF THE BUSINES/DISTRIBUTOR.

May 28, 2021

License

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS AND APPROPIATE SANITIZER TO KILL NOREVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vegan World Cafe Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vegan World Cafe Catering on file is from Jun 6, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vegan World Cafe Catering?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vegan World Cafe Catering.

Has Vegan World Cafe Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vegan World Cafe Catering have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vegan World Cafe Catering 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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