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HIDDEN TREASURE CAFE

1929 W 87TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

HIDDEN TREASURE CAFE has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 20, 2022. The most recent inspection, on November 12, 2024, found no infractions.

7 of 9 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The last 4 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 30, 2022. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 30, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 8 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 30, 2022. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

  • 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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 30, 2022. For example: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded once on August 24, 2022. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Inspector Comments: MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Inspector Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY "1/4"-1/2" GAP IN CENTER AND BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR, ALSO AROUND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES WITH COVER FOR BOTH UNISEX RESTROOMS, MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: FOUND NO HOOKS FOR MOP AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO AIR DRY WET MOPS, MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: FOUND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS STORED ON OUTDOOR PATIO, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS, AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING. MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • Inspector Comments: NOTED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
  6. License

    13 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICSTION ON SITE.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-00
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY "1/4"-1/2" GAP IN CENTER AND BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR, ALSO AROUND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FOUND RAW WOOD BEHIND COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND AROUND BASE OF WATER HEATER IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/FINISH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES WITH COVER FOR BOTH UNISEX RESTROOMS, MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • FOUND TALL WEEDS GROWING NEXT TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO DETER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND NO HOOKS FOR MOP AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO AIR DRY WET MOPS, MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND MOLDY WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT PREP SERVICE COUNTER. MUST CLEAN, KEEP FLOOR DRY AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS STORED ON OUTDOOR PATIO, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS, AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING. MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NOTED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
  7. License

    0 infractions

  8. License

    0 infractions

  9. License

    0 infractions

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