CARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY.

Chicago Health Dept

3025 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2014.

Last inspected Apr 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 4

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK MUST REPAIR. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT REAR 3COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/MINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

OCT 29

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(CHOCOLATE BINS)

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUNDD) LARGE COFFEE CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. REAR OF PREMISES.

OCT 3

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER FRONT PREP ESPRESSO MACHINE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP FOUND DIRTY MUST CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL PROPER DRAINAGE TUBING FROM FRONT PREP SODA GUN HOLDER TO FLOOR DRAIN. SODA GUN FOUND DRAINING ONTO FLOOR.

SEP 25

2012

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVE LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED 8-13-12 AND NO REPORTS OF TREATING FOR FLIES. FREQUENCY OF SERVICE IS EVERY THREE MONTHS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO.SERVICE FOR DRAIN FLIES AND PROVIDE CURRENT SERVICE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SEVERE LEAK UNDER WASHBOWL ONTO FLOOR/BUCKET WITH WASHBOWL TAPED OFF AS NOT TO USE. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN LADIES WASHROOM. BROKEN HANDLE NOT DISPENSING.MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER FRONT PREP ESPRESSO MACHINE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP FOUND DIRTY MUST CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL PROPER DRAINAGE TUBING FROM FRONT PREP SODA GUN HOLDER TO FLOOR DRAIN. SODA GUN FOUND DRAINING ONTO FLOOR.

JUL 31

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND TO BE AT 82.4F. COMPANY'S BUSINESS REPAIR MAN ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND INCREASED WATER TEMPERATURE ON TANK. EVENTUAL TEMPERATURE REACHED 112F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

Serious Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO WATER DISPENSING FROM HOT WATER NOZZLE IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.REPAIR MAN CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES FROM 12-14-10. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER FRONT PREP ESPRESSO MACHINE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP FOUND DIRTY MUST CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL PROPER DRAINAGE TUBING FROM FRONT PREP SODA GUN HOLDER TO FLOOR DRAIN. SODA GUN FOUND DRAINING ONTO FLOOR.

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DEC 14

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

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 PERSON ON PREMISES WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION ,BUSINESS IS IN FULL OPERATION AT THIS TIME,NO SANITATION CERTIFACE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,CUSTOMERS NOW BEING SERVED

SEP 29

2010

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 22

2010

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA, DINING AREA, RESTROOMS, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 70 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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 THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

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. MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. ELEVATE ALL BOXES OF SUPPLIES OFF OF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOLERS IN THE REAR AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

AUG 19

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HANDSOAP WAS OBSERVED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HANDSOAP. MUST MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HANDSOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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 ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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 IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ONE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED THE BOTTOM EDGES OF THE DUMSPTER RUSTED OUT AND ALLOWING LIQUID TO SEEP THROUGH TO THE GROUND. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.

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 THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.

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