SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HOPE COFFEEHOUSE.

BEAT. 45/100

2431 W ROOSEVELT RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 20, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Nov 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUCED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM TRASH RECPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 4
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 12
2015
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 23
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES APPROX 45 DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN CABINETS BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,IN CLUTTERED CLOSETS, DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN BASEMENT AREA BENEATH THE STAIRCASE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF CABINETS,COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AND AROUND PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN WHERE NOTED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE EXPRESSO UNIT, ICE MAKER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 16
2014
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

THE PREP SERVICE AREA NEEDS A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO PROTECT THIS AREA AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES APPROX 45 OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN CABINETS BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,IN CLUTTERED CLOSETS,DRY STORAGE ROOM,IN BASEMENT AREA BENEATH THE STAIRCASE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE FRONT DOOR AT BOTTOM CENTER IS NOT RODENT PROOF APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,FRONT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF CABINETS,COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXPOSED BRICK WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AND AROUND PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN WHERE NOTED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HAS DAMAGED SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMP SINK. HAS NO GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMP SINK. HAS A LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. HAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE EXPRESSO UNIT,ICE MAKER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA BY EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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NOV 10
2014
FAILED
0 violations

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