Chicago
18
BEAT

Ace Coffee Bar Inc.

5001 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 · Hyde Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 6 of 14 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training

Inspections
14
5 passed
Last Inspected
2018-08-14
Pass Rate
36%
6 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2018-08-14)
Failed 6 inspections (2018, 2018, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 27 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 27×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2018-08-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-08-10 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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.

critical Sanitation

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.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS NEAR FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

critical Pest Activity

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
critical Documentation & Training

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.

critical Sanitation

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.

critical Pest Activity

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...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

2017-06-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON CHEST COOLER BEHIND SERVING LINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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
critical Employee Hygiene

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

critical Pest Activity

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...

serious Documentation & Training

* 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...

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

minor Employee Hygiene

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
serious Documentation & Training

* 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

minor Sanitation

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
critical Sanitation

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...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ROLLING CARTS,CAN OPENER.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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
serious Documentation & Training

* 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

minor Sanitation

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
serious Documentation & Training

* 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

serious Employee Hygiene

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

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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
minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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
critical Pest Activity

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.

serious Documentation & Training

* 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.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DINING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

minor Employee Hygiene

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
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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
serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

GAUGE COCK AT DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Employee Hygiene

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.

minor Sanitation

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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