JUN 16
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BRIDGEPORT COFFEE HOUSE INC.
BEAT. 39/100
3101 S MORGAN ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 16, 2022 · passed
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jan 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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 72022FAILED12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2022
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 162017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 16
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS.
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 142016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 14
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,OR REPLACE.
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 62015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
SEP 282015FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2015
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
* 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
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
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN PASTRY DISPLAY CASE.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
AUG 192014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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.
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 182013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA 1ST. FLOOR.
MAR 302012PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 30
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 102012PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2012
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 282011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 28
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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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