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Hope Cafe

2431 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)

Out of business · as of Dec 26, 2024

Hope Cafe was last inspected on December 26, 2024 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

December 26, 2024 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea, instructed to provide the necessary items and a disinfectant rated for norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issuced.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the womens toilet room trash recptacle without a cover, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training on premises at this time, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer located in the basement. Instructed to provide and maintain.

  3. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of mice droppings in various areas of the premises approx 45 droppings observed in cabinets beneath the 3 compartment sink area,in cluttered closets, dry storage room, in basement area beneath the staircase. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas, and remove cluttered conditions. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and sanitize interiors/exteriors of cabinets,coolers and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the premises in need for a detail cleaning and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes on walls and around plumbing and electrical fixtures and maintain where noted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device for coffee expresso unit, ice maker. Must provide and maintain.

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: The prep service area needs a physical barrier to protect this area against public contamination and maintain.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of mice droppings in various areas of the premises approx 45 observed mice droppings in cabinets beneath the 3 compartment sink area,in cluttered closets,dry storage room,in basement area beneath the staircase. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Also, the front door at bottom center is not rodent proof approximately 1/4" mode of pest entry. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas,remove cluttered conditions,front door must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and sanitize interiors/exteriors of cabinets,coolers and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the premises in need for a detail cleaning and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed brick wall above the 3 compartment sink area must be smooth,easily cleanable surface and maintain. Instructed to seal holes on walls and around plumbing and electrical fixtures and maintain where noted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room doors must be self closing and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Has damaged sink stoppers at the 3 comp sink. Has no grease trap at the 3 comp sink. Has a leak at drain pipe beneath the exposed handsink. Has no backflow prevention device for coffee expresso unit,ice maker. Must provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain a thermometer inside the refrigerator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and unused equipment in rear outside area by exit door to prevent pest harborage.

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations

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