Chicago
18
BEAT

Beavers Coffee & Donuts

131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Bakery · Medium risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 3 of 10 inspections passed

Inspections
10
3 passed
Last Inspected
2019-03-19
Pass Rate
30%
3 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2019, 2017, 2014)
Sanitation issues found across 15 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
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Sanitation critical 15×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
2019-03-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT UNDER NEATH THE FRYER AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

2019-03-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS, MILK & CREAMER ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...

critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT & COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES (FLOUR, SUGAR) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED POTS OF COOKING OIL BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE FOOD 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT UNDER NEATH THE FRYER AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

2018-03-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

Observed duct tape used, as a means of repair, to hold down/cover wires/cords on floor near register. Must remove duct tape. Must make all floors smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Observed food handler cell phone and personal wallet laying on front prep counter, at time of inspection. Informed manager that employee personal items must be stored in designated employee areas and way from food contact area. Must maintain at all t...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Food handler requirements not met. Instructed of the idph requirements: any food handler working in the city of chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirem...

2017-10-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (frying donuts, coffee, etc.) are being prepped. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times while potentially hazardous foods ar...

2017-09-21 Fail Canvass
3
serious Sanitation

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

Observed previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1425233, dated 1/14/16. Must complete the following previously issued minor violation: #34 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA FLOOR. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG CORNERS/WALLS. Must co...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed heavy black build up on duct tape used on floor to cover wires/cords. Must remove duct tape. Must make all floors smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Observed bike in prep area, leaning against 3 compartment sink. Must store personal items in a separate, designated area. Observed several items stored directly on the floor throughout prep area. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches from the fl...

2016-01-14 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA FLOOR. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG CORNERS/WALLS.

2015-04-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. NOTED THE WATER AT 128 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

2014-03-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-03-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER AT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. LICENSE SUSPENDED AT THIS TIME BY C.D.P.H.

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

GARBAGE AREA GREASE RECEPTACLE FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP OF CONTAINER, ON LID AND SPILLING OUT OF TOP WITH OVERFLOWING GREASE. MUST REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE AND CLEAN AND CLEAN GREASE RECEPTACLE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOUR COMPARTMENT DISH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

2013-01-29 Pass License

No violations found.

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