MAR 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEAVERS COFFEE & DONUTS.
BEAT. 18/100
131 N CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 19, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
3 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
MAR 122019FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2019
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
MAR 212018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 times.
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 requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
OCT 32017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OCT 3
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* 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 are being prepped, cooked or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
SEP 212017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2017
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 correct and maintain same. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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.
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 floor. Must maintain same.
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JAN 142016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 14
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
APR 142015PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
MAR 102014FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2014
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOUR COMPARTMENT DISH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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