Canvass
Jan 22, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Crepe House Cafe
5033 N Elston Ave
Last inspected Jan 22, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Feb 6, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-202.16 OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT, SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 30, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (SLICED TOMAOTES, DELI MEAT, COOKED CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT, SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 04/10/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2573917 NOT CORRECTED: #51-UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR FACILITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source