Yuca Cafe

2257 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Yuca Cafe three times, with records going back to 2010. On Oct 24, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Yuca Cafe since Oct 24, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2011

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN LINE FROM EXPRESSO MACHINE SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT AREAS.

Mar 3, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Dec 1, 2010

License

6 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL CONTRACT OR REPORT LOG FOUND ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPEN DURING INSTPECTION

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS OF MOP SINK,FILTERS ON HOOD,OVENS ON STOVES,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,3COMP.SINKS,DRAIN BOARDS,AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL PRODUCTS AND BOXES 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT EVERY STORAGE AREA INCLUDING BASEMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PAINT DAMAGED ON WALLS AT 3COMP.AND 2COMP.SINK AREAS,AND BY BASEMENT ENTRANCE IN DINING.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yuca Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yuca Cafe on file is from Oct 24, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yuca Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yuca Cafe.

Has Yuca Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Yuca Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yuca 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.

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