Hero Coffee Bar
Troubled record — failed 4 of 9 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training
2025-05-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 - OBSERVED DISCOLORED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND CEILING VENT IN GUEST/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ABOVE TOILET WITH HEAVY DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 - NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE STATING THAT THE LIGHT BULBS USED ARE SHATTERPROOF.
2025-04-25 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT COFFEE STATION HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF HANDSINK.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF NEAR EMPTY COFFEE STATION ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. NOTED TWO STRANDS OF HAIR ON INTERIOR SURFACE AND SLIGHT DISCOLORATION ON EXTERIOR PLATE OF ICE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND BUCKETS AT FRONT COFFEE STATION WITH CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH A CONCENTRATION OF 200 PPM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAKE SOLUTIONS WITH 50-100 PPM OF CHLORINE FOR SANITIZING BUCKETS AND ...
37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ANY FOOD HANDLERS AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WHITE AND ORANGE WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS SURFACES AT COFFEE STATION AND ON CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKETS WITH SANIZITER IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED IN KITCHEN AND IN SANITIZING BUCKETS HOLDING WIPING CLOTHS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED VARIOUS CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN COVERED/REPAIRED WITH ALUMINUM FILM AND BLUE TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DISCOLORED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND CEILING VENT IN GUEST/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ABOVE TOILET WITH HEAVY DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE STATING THAT THE LIGHT BULBS USED ARE SHATTERPROOF.
2024-08-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR AT BATHROOM.
2024-08-06 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CURRENT PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSAR...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR AT BATHROOM.
2020-06-15 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST/DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
2019-11-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ACCUMULATED DUST ON DUCT VENT ABOVE THE COOKING GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-11-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHIC...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED FEMALE EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ACCUMULATED DUST ON DUCT VENT ABOVE THE COOKING GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2018-09-18 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN SINK AND PREPARATION COOLER AT SIDE PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 FOUND CEMENT WALL PILLARS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST COVER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-301.14 FOUND NO EXHAUST HOOD FOR FLAT TOP GRILL AT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
2018-09-12 Fail License CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3.306.11 FOUND FOOD GUARD TOO SHORT AT FRONT COUNTER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. FOOD GUARD MUST BE 60INCHES IN HEIGHT FROM FLOOR.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN SINK AND PREPARATION COOLER AT SIDE PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 FOUND CEMENT WALL PILLARS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST COVER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-301.14 FOUND NO EXHAUST HOOD FOR FLAT TOP GRILL AT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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