Chicago · Official inspection records
111 E WACKER DR · Chicago, IL 60601
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CAFE DESCARTES on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE DESCARTES · 111 E WACKER DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE DESCARTES · 111 E WACKER DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: DURING INSPECTION AT 10:55AM OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER MAKE AND SERVE A SOY MILK COFFEE DRINK WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST ALWAYS BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED (SOY MILK).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ONE OF TWO SLIDING DOORS AT THE CROISSANT/MUFFIN DISPLAY CASE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REAPIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL COVING AT ENTRY WAY INTO THE COFFEE SERVICE STATION.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING IN THE ROOM WHERE THE 3-COMP SINK IS LOCATED. LIGHT BULBS ARE BURNT OUT. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST TIGTHEN BASE OF THE 3-COMP SINK FAUCET BASE TO PREVENT LEAK.
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE DESCARTES · 111 E WACKER DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. UNUSED COOLER STORED IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. DISPOSABLE CUPS USED AS ICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE DESCARTES · 111 E WACKER DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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. HAND SINK BASIN NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRTY SPONGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL BEHIND HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PEELED PAINT AND EXPOSED DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
243 of 325 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1543755.
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