ALLEY COFFEE, LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

1152 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

2 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Aug 2020.

Last inspected Aug 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

ESTABLISHMENT HAS A WRITTEN PROCEDURE BUT NOT ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE NECESSARY SUPPLIES IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO WIPE CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Other
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 23, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CRACKS OF OPENING LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS INCLUDING THE FOOD NAME, SOURCE, INGREDIENTS, AND LIST OF ALLERGENS ON PREPACKAGED CAKES FOR SALE IN FRONT PREP.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED SHELVES WITH RUST INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNDERNEATH EXPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR MAKE SHELVES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINED GROOVES AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Serious Food Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER ... EXPOSED HANDSINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UTILITY SINK. MANAGER STATED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION THAT LANDLORD HAD DSICONNECTED WATER TO THOSE SAID HANDSINKS AND THEY ONLY HAD ACCESS TO COLD RUNNING WATER. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AND PROVIDED SUFFICIENT HOT WATER AT ALL SAID SINKS BEFORE INSPECTOR COMPLETED REPORT. NOTED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK (ADJUSTABLE) @130F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TEMPERATURE @138F AND UTILITY SINK @115F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT (DISH MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC.) IN REAR PREP ON FLOORS AND STACKED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

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