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NATIVE FOODS CAFE

218 S CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60604

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589757

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIVE FOODS CAFE · 218 S CLARK ST

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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966015

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIVE FOODS CAFE · 218 S CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREA SIDE WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS NEED RE-GROUTING IN THESE AREAS: DISH MACHINE AREA,3-COMP SINK AREA, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ENTRY WAY OF PREP AREA, IN FRONT OF STEAMER COOKER. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS OF FLOORS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED LOWER BASEMENT AREA NOT MAINTAINED FREE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORS,EMPLOYEES SHOES,SHIRTS,EQUIPMENT,COMPUTER,ETC.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE PROPERLY. ALSO DIRTY DUST PAN STORED AFTER USE ON WALL WITH TRASH INSIDE.MUST PROPERLY CLEAN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE IN DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS OBSERVED INSIDE WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WASTE CANS

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966007

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIVE FOODS CAFE · 218 S CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. UNABLE TO CHANGE WATER TEMPERATURE FROM HOT TO COLD TO FAUCETS USING FAUCET HANDLES OR SPRAYER DEVICE. THE COLD WATER TEMPERATURE IS 78.F. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREA SIDE WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS NEED RE-GROUTING IN THESE AREAS: DISH MACHINE AREA,3-COMP SINK AREA, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ENTRY WAY OF PREP AREA, IN FRONT OF STEAMER COOKER. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS OF FLOORS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED LOWER BASEMENT AREA NOT MAINTAINED FREE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORS,EMPLOYEES SHOES,SHIRTS,EQUIPMENT,COMPUTER,ETC.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE PROPERLY. ALSO DIRTY DUST PAN STORED AFTER USE ON WALL WITH TRASH INSIDE.MUST PROPERLY CLEAN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE . IN DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS OBSERVED INSIDE WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WASTE CANS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965888

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIVE FOODS CAFE · 218 S CLARK ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF GUACAMOLE,AND GUACAMOLE WITH KALE- INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.APPROX 8LBS/COST APPROX $30.00 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 48.6F,46.7.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND INSIDE WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WATE CANS

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1419081

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIVE FOODS CAFE · 218 S CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL LABELED CONTAINERS(COOKIES AND CUPCAKES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL ITEMS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR (WEST) EXIT DOORS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453236

Location recorded for this inspection · NATIVE FOODS CAFE · 218 S CLARK ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60604

82 of 93 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 2283740.

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