Eva'S Coffee, Inc.
Troubled record — failed 7 of 16 inspections for sanitation, food temperature
2018-11-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-102.12- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) WHERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED, SLICED TOMATOES, DELI HAM MEAT, ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
3-301.11(B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE/PREPARE TOASTED BAGEL, SPREAD CREAM CHEESE ONTO TOASTED BAGEL, READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HAND CONTACT AT BACK COUNTER AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS NOT ALLOWED. ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-203.112(B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE FRIDGE AND FREEZER COMBO UNIT AT MAIN BAR AND SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13- OBSERVED ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN.
2017-07-10 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSIDE SMALL PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE BOOTH REFRIGERATORS.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY LABEL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. All food not stored in the original container s...
2016-08-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-08-18 Fail Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANI...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1588513 DATED:11/18/2015. 35 NOTED BROKEN WALL UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 02/18/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION BY 8/...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND INTERIORS OF COOLERS,STOVE/OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER ...
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
2015-11-18 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED ICE SCOOP HOLDER INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED BROKEN WALL UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED NO LIGHT IN THE ROOM WITH COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING FOR THE ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
2014-10-08 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR.
2013-09-12 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS AND THE TOP OF DISH WASHER TO REMOVE COFFEE BEANS. ALSO DEFROST TOP COMPARTMENT(FREEZER) OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
2012-08-03 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2012-08-02 Fail Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 1 ▾
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE/NOT CONNECTED TO CITY OF CHICAGO WATER. INST. TO CORRECT SAME, CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030 ISSUED. OWNER USING A GARDEN HOSE CONNECTED TO NEXT DOOR TO SUPPLY WATER TO BLDG./RESTAURANT.
2011-08-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-07-25 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #612348 ON 7/15/11 NOT CORRECTED: 24/01- THE H...
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
SEE VIOLATION #14.
2011-07-22 Fail Consultation 5 ▾
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. MACHINE IS NOT RUNNING ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. THERE IS NO SEPARATE WASH AND RINSE CYCLE. THE MACHINE ONLY CYCLES FOR 10-15 SECONDS. ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S PLATE ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST STORE BOXES OF STOCK OFF OF THE CLOSET FLOOR.
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. INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE MEN'S RESTROOM DOOR.
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 INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST HANG MOPS TO AIR DRY IN THE UTILITY CLOSET.
2011-07-15 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. MACHINE IS NOT RUNNING ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. THERE IS NO SEPARATE WASH AND RINSE CYCLE. THE MACHINE ONLY CYCLES FOR 10-15 SECONDS. ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S PL...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST STORE BOXES OF STOCK OFF OF THE CLOSET FLOOR.
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. INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE MEN'S RESTROOM DOOR.
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 INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR I...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST HANG MOPS TO AIR DRY IN THE UTILITY CLOSET.
2010-08-18 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-07-13 Fail Consultation CRITICAL 11 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
SEE REPORT FROM 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SEE REPORT FROM 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEE REPORT FROM 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEE REPORT FROM 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE REPORT FROM 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE REPORT FROM 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SEE REPORT ON 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEE REPORT FROM 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
SEE REPORT FROM 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SEE REPORT FROM 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
SEE REPORT FROM 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
2010-07-09 Fail License CRITICAL 11 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
all necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MU...
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. FOUND EXPOSED BRICK FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS. FLOORS IN TOILET ROOMS AND IN ANY ROOM IN WHICH FOOD OR DRINK IS STORED OR PRE...
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. SEAL OPENING ALONG FLOOR BASE BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND LIGHT SWITCH COVER TO THE RIGHT OF THE MOP CLOSET ROOM TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOUND EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN PREP AREA. WALLS OF ALL ROOMS IN WHICH FOOD AND DRINK IS STORED,SOLD,PREPARED OR COOKED OR WHERE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT ARE WASHED SHALL BE NON-ABSORB...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING OVER PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGH...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
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. PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR EACH COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING RACKS FOR DRY STORAGE AND M...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY STORAGE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOPS.
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