Chicago
39
BEAT

Eva'S Coffee, Inc.

1447 N Sedgwick St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
39/100

Troubled record — failed 7 of 16 inspections for sanitation, food temperature

Inspections
16
8 passed
Last Inspected
2018-11-21
Pass Rate
50%
7 failures
Score
39/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2018-11-21
Failed 7 inspections (2016, 2012, 2011...)
Sanitation issues found across 23 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 23×
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2018-11-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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 ...

critical Documentation & Training

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.

critical Sanitation

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.

critical Employee Hygiene

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. ...

critical Employee Hygiene

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.

minor Other

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.

minor Other

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
minor Chemical Safety

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
serious Sanitation

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...

serious Employee Hygiene

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/...

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Pest Activity

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 ...

minor Employee Hygiene

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.

minor Documentation & Training

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
minor Chemical Safety

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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.

minor Facility Condition

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.

minor Sanitation

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
minor Sanitation

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
minor Sanitation

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
critical Facility Condition

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
critical Food Temperature

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...

serious Other

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

2011-07-22 Fail Consultation
5
serious Food Temperature

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 ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE BOXES OF STOCK OFF OF THE CLOSET FLOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

minor Other

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...

minor Sanitation

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
serious Food Temperature

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...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE BOXES OF STOCK OFF OF THE CLOSET FLOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

minor Other

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...

minor Sanitation

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
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

SEE REPORT FROM 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

critical Pest Activity

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.

minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT FROM 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT FROM 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Facility Condition

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

SEE REPORT ON 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SEE REPORT FROM 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SEE REPORT FROM 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT FROM 7-9-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

minor Sanitation

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
critical Food Temperature

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. ...

critical Pest Activity

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...

minor Sanitation

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...

critical Pest Activity

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.

minor Pest Activity

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.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

minor Other

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.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Sanitation

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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