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STARFRUIT CAFE

2142 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

STARFRUIT CAFE has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 30, 2011. The most recent inspection, on April 15, 2014, found no infractions.

3 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: Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 25, 2012. For example: WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 23, 2013. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 15, 2011. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 26, 2012. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

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

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND AT REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED FOR THE REAR WASHROOM. HOT WATER TANK FOR THE WASHROOM IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND WAS NOT WORKING AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 7. WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED ABOVE BOTH OF THE TOP LOADING TAYLOR FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES. THE FAUCET HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE WATER DISPENSING PIPES. BOTH TAYLOR MACHINES WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF AND DO NOT USE UNTIL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED. FAX A REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE THE UNITS REINSPECTED BEFORE THE REINSPECTION DATE OF 5/2/12. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED FOR THE REAR WASHROOM. HOT WATER TANK FOR THE WASHROOM IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND WAS NOT WORKING AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE REAR WASHROOM.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN DOORS OFF HINGES ON FRONT TWO DOOR COOLER AND UNDER WASHBOWL AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BASEBOARD COVING ALONG WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA, TO ENTRANCE TO REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR AND SEPARATING FROM WALL. MUST REPAIR.
  8. Tag Removal

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  9. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED DISPLAY YOGURT COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 48.2F WITH YOGURT FOUND AT TEMPERATURES OF 50.7F TO 53.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND FAXED REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. APPROXIMATELY 150 QUARTS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS YOGURT FOUND AT 50.7F, 52.2F AND 53.4F. ALSO 18lbs CHEESE SPREAD AT 54.6F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CEILING VENTS IN BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR TILING IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH RAW EXPOSED WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
    • 35. 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. MISSING CEILING TILE IN HALLWAY OF WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
    • 40. 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. PROVIDE FOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND REPLACE INACCURATE IN FRONT DISPLAY FRUIT BIN COOLERS.

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