Chicago
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Caribou Coffee

3240 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · Medium risk
EAT
91/100

Clean record — passed all 5 inspections

Inspections
5
4 passed
Last Inspected
2014-06-12
Pass Rate
80%
0 failures
Score
91/100
EAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2014-06-12
No failures across all 5 inspections on record
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
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Sanitation minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Other serious
2014-06-12 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE MILK COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING AND WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

2013-10-22 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND PERSONAL ARTICLES STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(SHOES, ETC.)

2012-08-28 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT REAR AREA UNDER STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE GRIME FROM CORNERS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT REAR AREA NEXT TO 3COMP SINK.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS AT WALLBASE TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND COBB WEBS AT CUSTOMER SITTING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT REAR 2DR REFRIGERATOR.

2010-12-14 Pass Consultation
2
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH RESTROOMS LACK A WORKING VENTILATION FAN. MUST REPAIR.

2010-06-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.5F. C...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY COOLER. OBSERVED PARFAITS AT 46.5F, SANDWICHES AT 47.6F, AND JUICES (ORANGE AND STRAWBERRY) AT 49.8F....

serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SANDWICHES, COFFEE A...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A SUMMARY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT WHERE IT IS VISIBLE...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH RESTROOMS LACK A WORKING VENTILATION FAN. MUST REPAIR.

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