Cafe Descartes (t1-baggage-claim)

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSOR DOES NOT ATTACH TO WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED 1 FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2. Jun 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT AT ON THE VENTIALTION UNIT OF DISPLAY COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSUTRCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE ESPRESSO MACHINE.

3. Mar 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM FAN COVERS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MILK SPILLAGE IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE STATION AND MAINTAIN.

4. Jun 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT OPENING OF DISPLAY CASE/COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

5. Sep 21, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER IN CORNER WITH DIRT AND SYRUP ACCUMULATION AND MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (BEHIND CIAO).

6. Aug 18, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     Observed dirt and debris on the shelves throughout prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout facility. Instructed to clean and maintain.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     Observed the wall below the far counter (next to ice machine) to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

7. Oct 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED MILK SPILLAGE IN DRY STORAGE LOWER LEVEL (TERMINAL 1 B CONCOURSE)

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     NOTED WATER POOLING UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

8. Oct 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     STORAGE CABINETS, DISPLAY SHELVES, COOLER GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

9. Jul 2, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.

   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     LIGHT BULB NOT SHIELDED INSIDE PASTRY DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD BULB.

10. Jul 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER CABINET WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.---------NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT WATER FILTRATION ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AT REAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE PASTRY DISPLAY CABINET OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.

11. Sep 21, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND (2) PREP COOLER DOOR.

12. Sep 20, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE DISPLAY COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MENU BOARD, WITH DUST BUILT UP AND MAINTAIN.

13. Sep 1, 2010 Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass w/ Conditions.

14. Aug 31, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 08-24-10 REPORT#284728 ,CRITICAL VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED;MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS/SHATTERED PROOF BULBS IN PASTRY DELI CASE;TAG PASTRY DELI CASE,NOT TO BE USED,MANAGER REMOVED ALL THE FOODS IN THE CASE;MUST FAX A LETTER TO SUPERVISOR TURKALY 312-746-4240 WHEN LIGHT SHIELDS HAS BEEN INSTALLED

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      #14,CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION,TAG PASTRY DELI CASE

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

15. Aug 24, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #159639,06-30-09,FOUND#36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERED PROOF BULB IN PASTRY DELI CASE ;SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;GIVEN 5 DAYS 08-31-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Minor

      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. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVER IN 1 OF 3 C SINK

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN COFFEE CABINET

    • Not serious Minor

      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. FLOOR IN MOPSINK AREA WITH STANDING WATER MUST KEEP DRY AND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      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. 7 WORNOUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AND FRONT COUNTER

    • Not serious Minor

      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. MUST CALIBRATE THERMOMETER,MUST BE 40F OR BELOW