Chicago
45
BEAT

Coffee Lab

2823 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
45/100

Mixed record — 0 of 3 inspections passed

Inspections
3
0 passed
Last Inspected
2019-08-01
Pass Rate
0%
1 failure
Score
45/100
BEAT
Failed 1 inspection (2018)
Sanitation issues found across 7 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
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Sanitation critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other minor
2019-08-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES

2018-12-06 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED PLASTIC BINS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVER SIZED BINS, INSTALL A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE WARE-WASHING FOR EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE LARGE COFFEE BEAN ROASTER. MUST NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF VENTILATION. OBTAIN SIGNED DOCUMENTS OF APPROVAL.

2018-12-04 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO STEM TERMOMETERS AT BUSINESS. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED PLASTIC BINS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVER SIZED BINS, INSTALL A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE WARE-WASHING FOR EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE LARGE COFFEE BEAN ROASTER. MUST NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF VENTILATION. OBTAIN SIGNED DOCUMENTS OF APPROVAL.

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