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Luxury Cafe

5259 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · Medium risk
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75/100

Passed most recently but 1 prior failure on record

Inspections
3
2 passed
Last Inspected
2011-08-11
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
75/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2011-08-11)
Failed 1 inspection (2010)
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
2011-08-11 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AT THIS TIME 1 SMALL PREP COOLER IS BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE,INSTRUCTED IF USE FOR COLD FOOD ,COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BE...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN BAR AREA,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,CORNERS OF DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 Regulati...

2010-06-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-05-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found rear prep cooler internal air temperature at 44.9F and front cooler at 45.3F while storing potentially hazardous foods listed below. Instructed that all coolers must maintain 40F or below. Critical...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature required during storage, preparation or service. Found 1 lb of ham in rear prep cooler at 45.1F and milk 1 gallon in front cooler at 46.2F and various dairy condiments. Instructed that all potenti...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Observed front entry door not rodent proofed. Front door has 1/4 inch gap across entire front door. Instructed tmanager to rodent proof door to prevent any rodent and/or insect entry. Serious citation ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Small appliances in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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