Pass

Cafe Nova

6431 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 25, 2025

Cafe Nova was last inspected on February 25, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

February 25, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

7 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Found a cooking thermometer inside the two door reach-in cooler at 180f. Instructed to remove and provided proper termometer for cold holding:41f and below.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Stored food in containers throughout the kitchen must be labeled with common name of the product:flour,sugar etc,

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Front main door not protected,a gap of 1/4" to 1/2" between bottom door.instructed to repair issue to minimize pest/insect entry.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed between spices table by the cooking equipment and handwashing sink surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed used wiping cloths on top prep tables and cutting boards.must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device provided at new installed ice machine and espresso machine at front counter in dining area. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Debris on floor under front counter and north site of the kitchen.clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink at rear dishroom area not accessible for for handwashing. In front of it a large shelf with stored chemicals. Unable to wash hands. All handwashing sinks must be accessible for use and used for the purpose of hand washing. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c),citation upon my return on 2-6-2024 shelf was removed sink is accessible for proper handwashing

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Additional food handler training certificate is required on site,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Front smoothie station area does have a splash guard between prep-table and front hand sink. Facility must provide splash guard where smootie station area is not exposed to splash or other contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Prep-line unit gasket is soiled in front smoothie station area. Facility must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items / nonfunctional equipment are stored in the cookline and area near dish area. The premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. This includes equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood under front hot holding station---holes in wall near hand sink in dish area, drywall in back cooler area---facility must provide a smooth, easily cleanable surface, and non-absorbent.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled floors and walls throughout kitchen prep-area-----observed dirty drain area under 3compartment sink. The facility must be clean and maintained.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Sink fixtures throughout the facility has a gap between wall that can easily be exposed to moisture and debris. The facility must provide caulk with sink fixtures adjacent to the wall to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 20 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.