COFFEE & TEA EXCHANGE.

Chicago Health Dept

3311 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2022.

Last inspected Apr 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 27

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ARE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ACCUMULATED DUST, COFFEE BEANS, AND CRUMBS ON SHELVES AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID PESTS. ALSO NOTED ARE CRACKS ON FLOORS AND MISSING TILES ON THE FLOOR AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 26

2019

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 18

2019

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED OPEN DRINKS AT COFFEE STATION AREA WHERE COFFEE IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID TO COVER OR HAVE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK BEVERAGE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED COFFEE GRIND MACHINES IN MAIN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND CASHIER WITHOUT EMPLOYEES HAVING ACCESS TO A HAND SINK TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO COFFEE GRINDERS OR REMOVE GRINDERS TO AN AREA CLOSEST TO A HAND SINK WHERE IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK AT ESPRESSO MACHINE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED COFFEE BEANS AND DEBRIS IN DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER COUNTERS IN MAIN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 4

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) 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

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 FOUND NO HAND SINK AT COFFEE STATION AREAS. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030(C) MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

SEP 7

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR WITH SPILLS AND STAINS....INSTRUCTED ALSO TO CLEAN SHELVES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA WITH DIRT AND BEAN AND TEA PARTICLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COUNTERS, UNDERNEATH SHELVING BACK COUNTER WITH BEAN AND TEA PARTICLES.

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SEP 17

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED WRAPPED TO GO FOOD AT THE FRONT COUNTER UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL EACH ITEM WITH NAME AND LOCATION OF PRODUCTION FACILITY, DATE, AND INGREDIENTS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWL SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 6

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRONT MILK COOLER AND REAR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN/MAINATN. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILE INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASE LEAKING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

NOV 27

2012

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND INTO WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Critical Pest Activity

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

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

JUL 8

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER.

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 MICROWAVE AND THE REAR REFRIGERATOR, SHELVES BEHIND THE COUNTER.

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 AROUND THE COFFEE SERVICE STATION AND UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE CABINETS.

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. REPAIR THE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR.

Minor Other

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. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE REAR REFRIGERATOR.

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