Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
Troubled record — failed 9 of 20 inspections for sanitation, employee hygiene
2025-07-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON THEIR PERSONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERT...
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED COOK USE BARE HAND TO PICK UP TORTILLAS AND BEGIN TO DRESS THOSE TORTILLAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED 2 TORTILLA'S AND 1 OZ OF GUACAMOLE ($5) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USE HAND WASHING SINK TO FILL UP PAN OF VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. EMPLOYEE MOVED TO PREP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-70 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND CREAM CHEESE MIX, 1/2 POUND GREEK YOGURT, 5 POUNDS OF CUSTARD PASTRIES,...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED PREP SINK AND HAND SINK IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF REPAIR. HAND SINK IS LOOSE TO TOUCH AND HANDLE IS MISSING FROM PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND IN AREA ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES USE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE PERSONAL FOOD AND ARTICLES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
2025-01-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER INTO EMPTY 6" HOTEL PAN, PLACED ON TOP OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLPAPER IN WOMENS & MENS BATHROOMS PEELING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
2025-01-09 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY INSIDE PASTRY CASE, PASTRY CASE WAS EMPTIED AND 4POUNDS OF VARIETY OF PASTRY VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS WORTH $125.00. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER INTO EMPTY 6" HOTEL PAN, PLACED ON TOP OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLPAPER IN WOMENS & MENS BATHROOMS PEELING OFF, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2025-01-07 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
SEE VIOLATION#59
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER INTO EMPTY 6" HOTEL PAN, PLACED ON TOP OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLPAPER IN WOMENS & MENS BATHROOMS PEELING OFF, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 12/26/24 & 1/6/2025 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR...
2025-01-02 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
SEE VIOLATION# 59
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER INTO EMPTY 6" HOTEL PAN, PLACED ON TOP OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLPAPER IN WOMENS & MENS BATHROOMS PEELING OFF, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR AND STAKED UP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #25 (CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY REQUIREMENTS) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2609696 DATED FOR 12/26/19 WHERE A ONE WEEK GRACE WAS GRANTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE T...
2024-12-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIOR...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN THE FOLLING AREAS: AT THE COFFEE BAR, EMPTY PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. NOTED IN REAR PREP HAND WASH SINK OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING CUTTING BOARD AND KNIVES AT HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO STOP THIS PRACT...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATI...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS .INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS (EX: SUNNY SIDE EGGS, SALMON AND POACHED EGGS ON MENU). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY AS...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A PROHIBITED ANIMAL (DOG) ON SITE IN THE FACILITY. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS MADE AWARE THAT SUCH ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANIMAL FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. DOG WAS REMOVED DURING INSP...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SEE VIOLATION#60
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER INTO EMPTY 6" HOTEL PAN, PLACED ON TOP OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SEE VIOLATION#60
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR AND STAKED UP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2597977 CONDUCTED ON 07/24/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#39) 3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO P...
2024-07-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK AT THE COFFEE BAR, BLOCKED BY SHELF, NOTED IN REAR PREP HAND WASH SINK FOUND WITH STRAINER FILLED WITH BLUEBERRIES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SHELF AND STRAINER WITH BLUEBERRIES SO THAT HAND WASH SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAIN AT A...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PANELS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION IS...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 6 DRAWER BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP TO BE IMPROPER: 5# EGGS AT 68.7F, 7# CHICKEN SAUSAGE LINK AT 60.7F, 10# PAR-COOKED POTATOES AT 63.5F, 9# CORNBEEF...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP AT 61.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. UNIT SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. BASE COOLER UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPEC...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE BASE COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BASE COOLER EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED IN REAR PREP, INACCURATE READING E-1 AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2023-10-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Observed a food handler preparing a sandwich without using gloves touching bread, sliced tomatoes, cheese with his bare hands. Instructed manager not to allow bare hands contact with such food items. Priorit...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hot water provided to dish washing area hand wash sink, instructed manager to provide hot and cold running water to all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Found several bags of cooked TCS foods 30 lbs of (chicken salad, Hummus, soups) held in walk-in cooler for more than 24hrs with no discard date. Food items brought from other restaurant's kitchen. Instructed manager to provide discard dates. Priority...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Improper thawing, observed a food handler thawing frozen deli meat at counter top(room temperature) instructed to thaw TCS foods according to health code, i.e.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No test strip on site for low temp chlorine dish washing machine. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
2022-12-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-12-05 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2554270 dated on 4-13-22 for violation #60( 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) previous violation not corrected from report#2510273 dated 5/...
2022-04-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Obstructed hand wash sink at front prep area, stack of cups and utensils placed in hand wash sink basin. instructed to keep hand wash sinks free from any obstruction. priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS foods held at improper temperature. Found 3 lbs of corned beef hash( cooked potatoes with corned beef) held at 58.4f at prep table too close to grill. instructed to keep all TCS foods held at proper temperature. priority violation 7-38-005. food ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers not labeled(sugar), instructed to label and maintain.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Clear deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
broken prep cooler door gaskets, instructed to replace.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
previous violation not corrected from report#2510273 dated 5/25/21 for violation #10 (OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DEDICATED, EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER; SOAP/PAPER TOWELS; AND A HA...
2021-05-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DEDICATED, EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER; SOAP/PAPER TOWELS; AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
2021-05-21 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DEDICATED, EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER; SOAP/PAPER TOWELS; AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BIKE IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM PREP AREA.
2021-05-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DEDICATED, EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER; SOAP/PAPER TOWELS; AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (IN USE) NOT MAINTAINED. MEASURED 0PPM OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A MEANS TO SANITIZE UTENSILS INSIDE DISH MACHINE. MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTIO...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER IN COOKING AREA OF REAR PREP. FOUND COOKED PEPPERS @ 47.6F; EGGS @ 47.9F; BEEF @ 46.9F; AND HAM @ 48.0F. INSTRCUTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN REFRIGE...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER IN COOKING AREA OF PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST MAINTAIN AMBEINT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. ALL TCS ...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND/OR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BIKE IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM PREP AREA.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5/8/19 POSTED IN FACILITY. MUST POST MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT (7/6/20) IN FACILITY. OPERATOR GIVEN CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
2020-07-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, DELI MEAT....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, SUGAR, FLOUR... INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND AND MAINTAIN,
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
A CARD BOARD IS USED AS A BARRIER BETWEEN CLEAN UTENSILS RACK AND GARBAGE CAN, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SURFACE THAT CAN BE CLEANED
2019-05-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- MUST PROVIDE A VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE THAT VERIFIES THE WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
- OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND FAIL TO EXECUTE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING CROISSANTS WITH BARE HANDS IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING GREEN PEPPER WITH BARE HAND...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE, AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IN THE ICE BIN STORED WITH THE HANDLE OF THE ICE SCOOP IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE. MUST PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP STORAGE CONTAINER LOCATED TO PREVENT SOURCES OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION IN BETWEEN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2018-06-05 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CEILING COVER AND MAKE TIGHT FITTED AT MENS WASHROOM.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTARINTS AT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
2018-03-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOODS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES AT COFFEE STATION . INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES.
2017-03-14 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-03-07 Fail License CRITICAL 4 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMP FRONT DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING.
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN FACILITY.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
WASTE WATER LINES RUNNING ABOVE DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE.
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