BRIDGEPORT COFFEE HOUSE INC.

Chicago Health Dept

3101 S MORGAN ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

12 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2022.

Last inspected Jun 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 16

2022

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED YOGURT, GRANOLA, FRUITS AND DESSERTS OFFER FOR SALE IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGENS (IF APPLICABLE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS THAT ARE OFFERED FOR SALE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT AND SIDE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH OR MORE GAP LEADING TO OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

JUN 7

2022

FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID/ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE CONTAMINATING EDIBLE ICE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CRACKS UNDER SHELVING IN THE CABINET LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE MISCELLANEOUS CABINETS ALL LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE COUNTER AND NOT INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST DEBRIS UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND MINOR DIRT DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE CABINETS AND UNDER AND AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

AUG 30

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED A CLEAN UP KIT, BUT MISSING DISENFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED GRANOLA, AND ICE COFFEE IN GALLON CONTAINERS, GROUND COFFEE, AND TEAS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, NAME OF FOOD, NET CONTENTS, INGREDIENT LIST, MAJOR FOOF ALLERGENS, AND BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

FEB 16

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 14

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING OVER RESTROOM WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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OCT 6

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1576186 ON 9-28-15. 29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1493774 ON 8-19-15 36-PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND ENDCAPS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHTING. 38-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE ICE MAKERS AND COFFEE ESPRESSO UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPAIR RIGHT DOOR FRAME ON REAR DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN PASTRY DISPLAY CASE AND BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE VENTILATION IN FRONT WASHROOM. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

SEP 28

2015

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1493774 ON 8-19-15. 36-PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND ENDCAPS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHTING. 38-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE ICE MAKERS AND COFFEE ESPRESSO UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPAIR RIGHT DOOR FRAME ON REAR DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN PASTRY DISPLAY CASE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE VENTILATION IN FRONT WASHROOM. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

AUG 19

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE ICE MAKERS,COFFEE EXPRESSO UNIT AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE ICE MAKER.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AND YOGURT 1 DOOR COOLER AT CUSTOMER AREA.

NOV 18

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA TEA STORAGE. ALSO CLEAN BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA 1ST. FLOOR.

MAR 30

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

THE CASHIER IS HANDLING MONEY AND PREPARING FOOD AND DRINKS AT THIS TIME WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. DISCUSSED GOOD SANITARY PRACTICES AND THE IMMPORTANCE OF A HANDWASHING POLICY WHEN A DEDICATED CASHIER IS NOT AVAILABLE. A CASHIER IS NOW DEDICATED TO THE REGISTER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 COURT DATE OF MAY 17, 2012 AND MAIL IN PAYMENT OPTION DISCUSSED. All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.

JAN 10

2012

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repa CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. FOUND SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OF RODENT HARBORAGE.

JAN 28

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREA/ BASEMENT NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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