SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SOPRAFFINA MARKETCAFFE.

EAT. 90/100

200 E RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 6, 2025 · passed

12 of 16 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 6
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SOME CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RENEW ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

FEB 7
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK RESIDUE ON THE LEFT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 25
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler with a long beard (more than an inch) without a beard restraint. instructed to wear.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Brooms and dustpan stored too close to clean utensils rack, instructed to keep a way.

APR 14
2022
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY (BAKED GOODS) MISSING LABELING REQUIREMENTS. BAKED GOODS (COOKIES, BROWNIES AND RICE CAKES) CURRENTLY LIST THE COMMON FOOD NAME AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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DEC 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL NEXT TO FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.

JAN 11
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( FLOUR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

APR 24
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found potentially hazardous foods not maintaining proper temperatures of 40F or less, in reach in cooler, top of counter in prep area, list of foods not maintaining 40F or less are as follows: Sausage at 48.4F(cooler), Pasta at 51.8F(top of counter), cut tomatoes at 47.5F(top of counter), sauce 45.7F,(cooler), cheese 48.8F (cooler), cut vegetables at 47.6F(cooler)mgmt. discarded products at once, approximate value $400.00, 108 lbs.(cooler air temp was at 40.7F). Citation issued 7-38-005(A), Critical Violation.

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

Above violation still remaining( Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be replaced/repaired. Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).

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

Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area, shall be replaced, weall by mixer in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/sealed.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in rear storage room, shall be provided.

MAR 24
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be replaced/repaired. Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under pop dispensing unit, front prep/counter areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MAR 19
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CABINET STORAGE DOOR AT CHECK OUT LINE UNDER SODA STATION IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.

APR 24
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ICE SCOOP IS TETHERED TO A CABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FREE FOR PROPER WASHING.

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

DUCT TAPE USED TO SEAL EDGES AT FRONT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND KEEP COOLER SURFCES SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT AT REAR OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOLERS IN EASY TO MONITOR AREA.

SEP 26
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT SANDWICH PREP AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND DEBRI.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA.

SEP 18
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, GRAY FILM BUILD-UP ON UPPER PANELS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 17
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 10
2011
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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. FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES AND SEVERAL DEAD ONES UNDER KITCHEN'S PREP TABLES AND FOOD EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT IN THE COLDEST PART OF COOLER, NOT IN CLEAR VIEW, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT THERMOMETER IN THE WARMEST SECTION OF THE COOLER WERE IT'S EASY TO MONITOR.

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