Ace Coffee Bar Inc.
Troubled record — failed 6 of 14 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training
2018-08-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-08-10 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7--38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP POLICY WITH EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS NEAR FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2200296, DATED 7/30/18. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVES, ALONG WALLS I...
2018-07-30 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7--38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP POLICY WITH EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVES, ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUES. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
2017-06-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON CHEST COOLER BEHIND SERVING LINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING LEFT FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
2017-06-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED(85F)WATER AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF LEFT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND 5 MICE...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(EGGS 165.9F, BEEF 141.4F)ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON CHEST COOLER BEHIND SERVING LINE AND CLEAN GASKETS ON MILK DISPENSING COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING LEFT FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
2016-04-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING RACKS WHERE NEEDED.
2015-01-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND SERVING LINE AREAS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED FOUL ODOR AND SOAP AND DISCOLORED WATER POOLING ON TO FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.BUILDING MAINTENANC...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ROLLING CARTS,CAN OPENER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS IN TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.
2014-08-11 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE ON PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS, DISHMACHINE AND GREASE RECEPTORS AT THREE COMP SINK AND DISHMACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
2013-04-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN.
2013-03-28 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR SINK AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
2012-06-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN KITCHEN.
2012-05-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR DOORS NEAR KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON ALL DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED MEATBALLS AND GREEN BEANS (176.1-187.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND ELECTRICAL AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DINING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN WASHROOM. SECURE LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND SINK IN KITCHEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
2010-08-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. REMOVING ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM FLOORS. SOME NEW FLOORS ORE BEING PUT IN ON 1FT FLOOR. REPLACE ALL MISSING COVING THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED, MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, CRACKS, CREVICES, LOOSE TILES(FLOOR & WALL). SECURE ALL HAND SINKS TO WALLS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS WHEN CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETE. i.e. NEW AIR CONDITIONER, NEW FLOORS, NEW LAUNDRY ROOM, NEW RECEPTION DESK/AREA, UPDATING PREMISES
2010-08-19 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
GAUGE COCK AT DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. REMOVING ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM FLOORS. SOME NEW FLOORS ORE BEING PUT IN ON 1FT FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED, MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, CRACKS, CREVICES, LOOSE TILES(FLOOR & WALL). SECURE ALL HAND SINKS TO WALLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINKS (HANDWASHING SINKS)IN KITCHEN AREAS. REPAIR ELECTRICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM IN ALL WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS WHEN CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETE. i.e. NEW AIR CONDITIONER, NEW FLOORS, NEW LAUNDRY ROOM, NEW RECEPTION DESK/AREA, UPDATING PREMISES.
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