Emerald City Coffee
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2020-06-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-06-18 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 14 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (ESPRESSO). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD M...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE TAKING AN ORDER ON THE REGISTER IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, EMPLOYEE STARTED TO PREPARE AN ESPRESSO DRINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION INCLUDING WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD, CLEA...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK THAT INCLUDES A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO WILL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. SERVICE REPORTS MUST B...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR NETS THAT COVER BODY HAIR AND ARE DESIGNED AND WORN EFFECTIVELY TO KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTA...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED COOLER IN REAR IN DISREPAIR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY, HALLWAY LEADING TO HOT WATER HEATER, AND OFFICE. MUST GET RID OF ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LE...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS TO COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 7, 2020, REPORT #2360081. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B).
2020-02-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING EGG BURRITOS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ARE IN NEED OF FOOD LABELS INCLUDING NAME OF PRODUCT, WHERE PRODUCT WAS MADE AND ADDRESS OF WHERE IT WAS PACKAGED AND INGREDIENT LIST. THIS INCLUDES ALL PREPACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS AS WELL AS PREPACKAGED BREAKFAST BUR...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MISSING TILES BEHIND HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND RESTORE WALL SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN 1 DOOR COOLER WHEN YOU ENTER KITCHEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO HOT WATER HEATER WITH DEAD BUGS ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE BUGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NON WORKING COOLER IN FRONT AREA MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED COOLER IN REAR IN DISREPAIR MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY, HALLWAY LEADING TO HOT WATER HEATER, AND OFFICE. MUST GET RID OF ALL UNNECESSA...
2020-01-31 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING EGG BURRITOS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ARE IN NEED OF FOOD LABELS INCLUDING NAME OF PRODUCT, WHERE PRODUCT WAS MADE AND ADDRESS OF WHERE IT WAS PACKAGED AND INGREDIENT LIST. THIS INCLUDES ALL PREPACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS AS WELL AS PREPACKAGED BREAKFAST BUR...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MISSING TILES BEHIND HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND RESTORE WALL SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN 1 DOOR COOLER WHEN YOU ENTER KITHCEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO HOT WATER HEATER WITH DEAD BUGS ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE BUGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NON WORKING COOLER IN FRONT AREA MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED COOLER IN REAR IN DISREPAIR MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY, HALLWAY LEADING TO HOT WATER HEATER, AND OFFICE. MUST GET RID OF ALL UNNECESSA...
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2311452 DATED 8/28/19 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #39 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT SIDE OF MOP SINK TO PROTECT ICE MACHINE/FOOD SLI...
2019-08-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT INCLUDING SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE WITH A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 5.25%. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ON SITE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN SINK AND ICE BIN, SINK AND NEWLY INSTALL DUMP DRAIN.-----MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE ICE MACHINE/FOOD...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE REAR PASTRY FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.EXTERIOR OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DIRTY METAL SHELVING UNDER KITCHEN METAL PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS, FLOOR COVING, WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, FRONT PREP WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
2018-11-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUE
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Handwashing Signage A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. - - -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED AT COFFEE AREA FRONT SERVING AREA. EMPLOYEE USING HAND WASHING SINK FOR A DUMP SINK,PRESENTLY INTERIOR OF HAND WASHING SINK IS HEAVILY STAINED WITH COFFEE. MUST INSTALL A SINK CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEE TO DUMP FOOD LIQU...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE A STEM FOOD THERMOMETER TO BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005 -NO CITATION ISSUED AFTER LOOKING FOR THERM...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD -
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN HANDLE AT DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN THE COFFEE SERVING AREA BY INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE,MUST REPLACE.ALSO BROKEN RUBBER AT SAME DOOR OF THE SAME UNIT AND LOCATION,REPLACE - -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE COUNTER AT FRONT COFFEE AREA WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP.FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH GRIMES AND DUST BUILD-UP INCLUDED REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE OWNER'S OFFICE,CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND ELEVATE ITEMS...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, MUST PROVIDE. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
2017-12-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-12-06 Fail Canvass 2 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-24-17. INSPECTION # 2028773. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ICE MACHINE, MOPS SINK FAUCET, AND 2 COFFEE MACHINES. SERIOUS VI...
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-04-24 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK FAUCET, AND 2 COFFEE MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
2016-11-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-10-31 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FORM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO MAITAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS I FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUBST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2016-04-28 Pass License CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINAIN. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF UPRIGHT FREEZEER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND BLACK TAPE ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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