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Cousta Coffee

4801 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · Jefferson Park · Restaurant · High risk
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56/100

Mixed record — 1 of 3 inspections passed

Inspections
3
1 passed
Last Inspected
2016-07-19
Pass Rate
33%
1 failure
Score
56/100
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Failed 1 inspection (2014)
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
Other issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Other critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2016-07-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed the tall two door cooler in the kitchen at an internal temperature of 61.3f and the small 2 door prep cooler in the kitchen at 60.5f. Tagged both units held for inspection-do not use. Instructed to repair and maintain at 40f or below. Critic...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found food at improper temperatures- in the tall 2 door cooler: 2lbs of beef at 54.6f, 3lbs of chicken at 56.2f, 5lbs of rice at 53.3f, 2lbs of milk at 55.0f, 1lb of lamb at 50.2f. In the small 2 door cooler: 2lbs of hummus at 58.4f, 2lbs of baba gan...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site at time of inspection while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and or served (chicken, rice, beef, etc.) Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager mus...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed water pooled in the bottom of the tall 2 door cooler in the kitchen and the small 2 door prep cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to repair and maintain dry.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed heavy water damage on the wall and ceiling in the basement. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles near the front door. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

minor Facility Condition

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

Observed no light shield on the lights above the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

minor Pest Activity

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

Observed clutter in the basement throughout. Instructed facility to remove unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floors and walls, and maintain to help facilitate proper cleaning and prevent pest harborage.

2015-01-30 Pass License Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT COFFEE AREA.INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDE AND BACK OF SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN COUNTER AN ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS

minor Sanitation

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

MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE ON BOTH DIPPING WELLS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NO BASEBOARD PROVIDED AT FRONT PREP AREA /KITCHEN. FLOOR NOT SEALED BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR,NEED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN BASEMENT BETWEEN THE OFFICE/STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERV...

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING WALL TILES BY THE STAIRCASE THAT GOES TO BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE TOP LOADING YOGURT MACHINE. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINKS.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

2014-12-30 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT COFFEE PREPARATION AREAS.CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN FRONT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINKS AND 2 COFFEE MACHINES. FOUND NO STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMNET SINK. FOUND NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE TOP LOADING YOGURT MACHINE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISES.

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