MAY 21
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AFRO JOE'S COFFEE & TEA.
YOUR CALL. 52/100
8344 S HALSTED ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 21, 2021 · passed
2 of 4 inspections passed, 2 failed. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 MONTHS
since Sep 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
MAY 72021FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2021
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: 47-MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT SERVICE COUNTER AND BOOTH SEATING.48-OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENTS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST PIECES OF EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE SMALLER EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK. 51-MUST INSTALL A SERVICE SINK(DUMP SINK) IN COFFEE PREP AREA FOR LIQUID WASTE. 55-MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN MOP SINK CLOSET.MUST COVER OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE INSULATION EXPOSED IN CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. 55-MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON CONCRETE FLOOR AND BRICK WALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS. 56-MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD WITH FILTERS ABOVE CONVECTION OVEN IF KILOWATTS ARE MORE THAN 750KW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)
SEP 302020PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 30
2020
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT SERVICE COUNTER AND BOOTH SEATING.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Violation Codes: 4-301.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENTS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST PIECES OF EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE SMALLER EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A SERVICE SINK(DUMP SINK) IN COFFEE PREP AREA FOR LIQUID WASTE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN MOP SINK CLOSET.MUST COVER OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE INSULATION EXPOSED IN CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON CONCRETE FLOOR AND BRICK WALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-POUROUS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD WITH FILTERS ABOVE CONVECTION OVEN IF KILOWATTS ARE MORE THAN 750KW.
SEP 152020FAILED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2020
FAILED
17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS ON PREMISES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT ENTRY INTO PREP AREA THAT IS WIDE OPEN APPX.10FT OR MORE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS AT COFFEE SERVICE COUNTER AT FOOD DISPLAY AND EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT SERVICE COUNTER AND BOOTH SEATING.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENTS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST PIECES OF EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE SMALLER EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST INSTALL A SERVICE SINK(DUMP SINK) IN COFFEE PREP AREA FOR LIQUID WASTE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN MOP SINK CLOSET.MUST COVER OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE INSULATION EXPOSED IN CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON CONCRETE FLOOR AND BRICK WALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-POUROUS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD WITH FILTERS ABOVE CONVECTION OVEN IF KILOWATTS ARE MORE THAN 750KW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.
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