Vicky's Cafe

1308 W 95Th St, Chicago, IL 60643
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2020
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Vicky's Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2020. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2020. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at Vicky's Cafe is from Apr 23, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. IN STRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
3
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROM. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING
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Jan 28, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. IN STRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON FAUCET OF MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROM. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS
53
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.
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Jan 23, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA COOLER MAINATINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 55.8F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. IN STRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED,( HAMBURGERS COOKED TO ORDER). INSTRUCTED A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROM. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
53
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.
58
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON FAUCET OF MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vicky's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vicky's Cafe on file is from Apr 23, 2020. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vicky's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vicky's Cafe.

Has Vicky's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vicky's Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vicky's Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.