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EDDIE CAFE INC.

4807 N SPAULDING AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

EDDIE CAFE INC. has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 28, 2017. The most recent inspection, on August 27, 2019, found no infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 19, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 19, 2018. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 19, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 19, 2018. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 19, 2018. For example: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(A)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/ OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-203.11- NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14(D)-ALL WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-303.11- BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-102.12- NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ATTEND SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO AND POST THE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(A)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/ OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-203.11- NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111(E)-NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C)-CITATION.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111(A)- FOUND OVER 25 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)- CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14(D)-ALL WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12(A)-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-202.11(B)-LIGHT BULBS ARE NOT SHIELDED IN THE DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS OR SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE
  4. Complaint

    11 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-102.12- NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ATTEND SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO AND POST THE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(A)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/ OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-203.11- NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111(A)- FOUND OVER 25 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)- CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111(E)-NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C)-CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14(D)-ALL WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12(A)-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-202.11(B)-LIGHT BULBS ARE NOT SHIELDED IN THE DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS OR SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-303.11- BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. License

    5 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR BUSINESS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO GREASE TRAP BOX.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. NO SINK STOPPERS FOR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS.

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