COPERNICUS FOUNDATION.

Chicago Health Dept

5214-5216 W LAWRENCE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

7 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected May 2019.

Last inspected May 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL BATHROOMS AND BAR AREAS

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOMS

NOV 8

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES UNDERNEATH ICE BIN BEHIND BAR (FIRST FLOOR MAIN BAR).----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND BARS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (ANNEX BAR).--------MUST SEAL OPENING/GAP BETWEEN FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (ANNEX BAR).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

NOV 16

2016

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 8

2016

FAIL 3 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

Observed 20 mouse droppings on the floor behind the refrigerator of the third floor kitchen area. Instructed facility to remove any pests and evidence and maintain. Recommend to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Observed both outside dumpsters overflowing with waste causing lids to be unable to close. Instructed facility to correct and maintain outside dumpsters with lids closed and no garbage overflowing at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portions of the main bar ice machine and the ice machine in the annex. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

AUG 22

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME/CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE MAIN BAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT SAID ICE MACHINE.

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JAN 14

2013

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

NO LID ON THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE ANNEX BAR AND ONE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE LID.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND (2) BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED FLOOR UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE CLOSET BY THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.(MAIN BAR)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED UNVENTED COOKING (ELECTRIC) STOVE IN BOTH KITCHEN AT 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION/HOOD DUCT OR REMOVE THE SAID (2) STOVE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE/WAREHOUSE ROOM.(5214 W LAWRENCE) ELECTRICAL CORDS, OLD CHAIRS, PIECES OF WOODS, HOLIDAYS DECORATIONS,ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE THE AREA, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE

DEC 28

2012

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND ANNEX BAR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.(NO CITATION ISSUED,NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME).

Critical Pest Activity

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

SIDE DOOR ON THE HALLWAY BY THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND STORAGE/WAREHOUSE ROOM WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS.(NO CITATIONISSUED NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME).

Serious Other

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

MUST INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OR INSTALL SLOTTED SHELVE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (NO DRAIN BOARD NOTED) ON THE MAIN BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (NO CITATION ISSUED ,NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME).

Minor Sanitation

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

NO LID ON THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE ANNEX BAR AND ONE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE LID.

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED FLOOR UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE CLOSET BY THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.(MAIN BAR)

Critical Pest Activity

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

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