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MAGNOLIA CAFE

1224 W WILSON AVE · Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MAGNOLIA CAFE on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763280

Location recorded for this inspection · MAGNOLIA CAFE · 1224 W WILSON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1567069

Location recorded for this inspection · MAGNOLIA CAFE · 1224 W WILSON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482358

Location recorded for this inspection · MAGNOLIA CAFE · 1224 W WILSON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR A LETTER OF ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET AND LINER INSIDER THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED DEEP FRYER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES AND WALLS AROUND/ABOVE ICE MACHINE BROKEN AND POROUS,WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE OBSERVED WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR RELOCATE THE UNIT .

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235737

Location recorded for this inspection · MAGNOLIA CAFE · 1224 W WILSON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235727

Location recorded for this inspection · MAGNOLIA CAFE · 1224 W WILSON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1196234 DATED ON 03/29/12 NOT CORRECTED- #33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT #36 OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING BULBS (X4) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS #41 BASEMENT CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. ALL THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (04/16/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235686

Location recorded for this inspection · MAGNOLIA CAFE · 1224 W WILSON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1196234

Location recorded for this inspection · MAGNOLIA CAFE · 1224 W WILSON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS/FREEZERS, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED GAP IN WALL/FLOOR BASE UNDER POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL/FLOORBASE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X4) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BASEMENT CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60640

321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1168915.

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