JUL 31
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GROUNDSWELLCOFFEE ROASTERS.
YOUR CALL. 52/100
1168 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 31, 2023 · passed
6 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Aug 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.115 FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARDBOARD AND BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE INDOOR DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
JUL 242023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARDBOARD AND BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE INDOOR DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED A PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/22/2022 REPORT #2562511 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #53 (6-202.14) MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 222022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 22
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-202.14-- MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUL 182022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH HEAVY PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED PORK BURRITO AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.7F. TCS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. MUST DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 49.4F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 292021PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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APR 72021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE A BODILY FLUID SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED IN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 57F. NO TCS FOODS INSIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL REFRIGERATOR AND COLD-HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. UNIT WAS TAGGED AT CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION AND PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
APR 32020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND A KIT ON PREMISES WITH SOME NECESSARY SUPPLIES BUT NO DISINFECTANT TO KILL NOROVIRUS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET NECK; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE THREE COMP SINK AND BY THE ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN OPENING BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WALL COVING TO SEAL OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR.
JUL 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED TO WIPE DOWN LATTE MACHINE PARTS AIR DRYING ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50 PPM AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
JUL 152019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. NOTED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE ICE, REMOVE BUILDUP, CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED TO WIPE DOWN LATTE MACHINE PARTS AIR DRYING ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50 PPM AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
APR 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; DELI MEAS, MILK, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND FLOOR AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
JUN 302017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHT REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR AND STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
AUG 292016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME SO SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL UNFINISHED WALL NOTED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR LIGHTS IN PREP AREA (ON WALLS). INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE OR COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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