Vickys Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2020
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Score
Inspectors have visited Vickys Cafe three times, with records going back to 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 28, 2020. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The most recent inspection at Vickys Cafe is from Oct 28, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
“Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 28, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICE.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.
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Oct 22, 2020
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN TOILET ROOM & PREP AREA .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOW SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICE.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK.
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Oct 15, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CORRECT SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO BE USED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE IN METER CLOSET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/15/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN TOILET ROOM & PREP AREA AND GAP AT WINDOW FRAME IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN METER CLOSET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 51.3F AND 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 50.9F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIOIRTY 7-38-005)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOW SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICE.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON INSTALLED FLOOR MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vickys Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vickys Cafe on file is from Oct 28, 2020. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vickys Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vickys Cafe.
Has Vickys Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Vickys Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Vickys Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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