BIG SHOULDERS COFFEE.

Chicago Health Dept

858 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

7 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Oct 2024.

Last inspected Oct 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 8

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER LICENSE ON PERSON OR POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (PASTRIES, MILK AND OR MILK PRODUCTS) INFORMED THAT MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY IN AREAS.

NOV 28

2022

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 29

2021

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 22

2020

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 15

2020

FAIL 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO BARRIER OR PROTECTION AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN GLASS RINSE STATION AND CUSTOMERS AND TAP COLD BREW COFFEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIER SNEEZE GUARD TO PREVENT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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JUN 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (EGG TURKEY SANDWICH, BACON SANDWICH ) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 22

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING (MULTIPLE EXPOSED PIPES, HVAC DUCTWORK, WIRING, CONDUIT LINES ETC.) ABOVE PREP AREA WHERE ESPRESSO MACHINES, COFFEE GRINDERS, DISH MACHINE AND COOLERS ARE LOCATED. MUST INSTALL FINISHED CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GLASS SPHERICAL LIGHTS ABOVE PREP COUNTER. OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVE THEY ARE SHATTER-PROOF AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS, OR PROOF FROM MANUFACTURER THAT LIGHTS ARE SHATTER-PROOF. A DROP-IN DUMP SINK WAS OBSERVED WITHOUT A FAUCET. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

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