Coffee Lab
2823 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · Medium risk
Mixed record — 0 of 3 inspections passed
Last Inspected
2019-08-01
What You Should Know
⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2018)
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 7 inspections
⚠ Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
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Types of Issues Found
📋 Documentation & Training critical 4×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 2×
Inspection History
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.
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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