SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KOPI, A TRAVELER'S CAFE.

EAT. 85/100

5317 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 9, 2025 · passed

18 of 25 inspections passed, with 9 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
18 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 9
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELVING UNITS BEHIND REGISTER WHERE CONDIMENTS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 14
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (TURMERIC, SUGAR ETC)

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

(3) TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE/TRASH BINS MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILE IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE) BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/LEVEL.

MAR 23
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND INCREASED THE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOUR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN THEM.

JUL 15
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT BOUTIQUE STORAGE ROOMS FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

JUN 10
2021
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED NOT ALL EMPLOYEE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HANDLE.ALSO INTERIOR LINER BROKEN AT BOTTOM OF THE SHELF AND DOOR,EXPOSED INSULATION.REPAIR/REPLACE IN BASEMENT AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT TALLER REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLES ON CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,ABOVE TWO REACH-IN FREEZER(ACROSS FROM STAIRCASE) AND ABOVE SHELF AT NORTH SITE IN BASEMENT AREA.ALSO BRICK WALL BEHIND TWO REACH-IN COOLER CRUMBLES NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.REPAIR ISSUE OR RELOCATE UNITS AND SHELF

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

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AUG 4
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 3
2020
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 27
2020
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVOIUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED1-28-19 INSPECTION #2261228. VIOLATION 51.OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON WATER LINE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 28
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND SPILLS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON WATER LINE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM FOR STORE ITEMS NEED TO BE ORGANIZED SO THAT ALL ITEMS ARE UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS SO PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE ACCESS.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

AUG 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11(A) NOTED A PREP TABLE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH NO HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2)(A) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE FOR THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY TO BE IMPROPER:-TUNA 47.1F, POTATOES 44.2F, EGGS 57.6F, TOFU 48.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $9.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11(A)(B)(A) NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -KNIVES STORED ON COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH FOOD CONTAINERS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE OVEN AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND STORE A CLEAN DESIGNATED AREA OR KNIFE RACK. -NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER AT THE PREP AREA AND AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. -HEAVY DIRT AND COFFEE BEAN PARTICLES UNDERNEATH THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE ESPRESSO MACHINES. -STAINED WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE, AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. -MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON STAIRWAY WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.

AUG 24
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOODS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. AND ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT USE HANDLE-LESS CUPS AS SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES STORED INVERTED IN FOODS OR USE SINGLE USE UTENSIL FOR EACH USE.

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

BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

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

WALL CAULKING AT THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL PEELING AND BLACKENED. MUST REPLACE.

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

PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH TAPE. DRAIN SEAL REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY" IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. MUST NOT USE TAPE OR UNAPPROVED "PLUMBERS PUTTY" AS A MEANS OF REPAIR.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE AND STORED ORGANIZED. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

AUG 22
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 47.7 WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED SAUSAGE AT 48.9F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED SAUSAGE AT 48.9F, BLUE CHEESE AT 51.8F, TOFU AT 48.2, TOFU TURKEY AT 46F, ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES TOTAL ESTIMATED POUNDS TO BE 80 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $300.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED COOK PREPARING A READY TO EAT SANDWICH, CROISSANT WITH INGREDIENTS, CHEESE ETC WITH BARE HANDS AND PACKAGE SANDWICH TO GO WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED BARE HAND CONTACT CDPH POLICY AND THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE THE ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING IMPROPERLY HELD AND HANDLED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED 30 MINUTES LATER. REVIEWED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOODS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. AND ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT USE HANDLE-LESS CUPS AS SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES STORED INVERTED IN FOODS OR USE SINGLE USE UTENSIL FOR EACH USE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DOOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SLIDE CLOSE. MUST REPAIR.

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

BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

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

WALL CAULKING AT THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL PEELING AND BLACKENED. MUST REPLACE.

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

PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH TAPE. DRAIN SEAL REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY" IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. MUST NOT USE TAPE OR UNAPPROVED "PLUMBERS PUTTY" AS A MEANS OF REPAIR.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE AND STORED ORGANIZED. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NOV 29
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED COUNTER ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ALOT OF WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKETS IN PLACE. REFRAIN FROM HAVING ADDITIONAL WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS AND USE WIPING CLOTHS KEPT SANITIZER BUCKETS.

FEB 25
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT, AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

FEB 18
2016
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE MACHINE IS NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER WITH WET BLACK,ORANGE, WHITE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS,SURFACES AND TUBES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES/WALLS/TUBES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER NOT UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITINED. ALSO ENTRANCE ON THE PREP AREA IS NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR TO PROTECT THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA FROM ANY CONTAMINATION/DUST ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT, AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

APR 29
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE DEEP GROOVED, STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER AND THE RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER DOOR UNDER THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON THE WALLS OF THE DEEP FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSRTUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ALL FREEZER UNITS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.

FEB 19
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND NEWSPAPER BEING USED AS A LINER UNDER THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS AS LINERS ONLY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE DEEP GROOVED, STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER AND THE RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER DOOR UNDER THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON THE WALLS OF THE DEEP FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSRTUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

APR 29
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO HANDLE AT LID OF DISPLAY COOLER, FRONT AREA; ALSO NO HANDLE AT SMALL WHITE REACH-IN COOLER,AT WEST SIDE WALL IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER INTERIOR LID IN POOR REPAIR,EXCESS GRAY TAPE HOLDING LIDS TOGETHER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID LID,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.KNIFES ARE STORED UNDER THE MICROWAVES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK,KEEP KNIFE FREE OF DEBRIS. ICE AND WATER STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC CONTAINER AT FRONT AREA MUST HAVE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER.WATER PITCHERS WITH WATER STORED ON TOP THE FRONT COUNTER IN PUBLIC VIEW MUST BE COVERED OR RELOCATED. REMOVE UNEVEN MATERIAL AROUND THE DRAIN OF MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK, RESEAL WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:METAL SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,WITH BUILD UP OF DUST.UNDER THE MICROWAVE FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE NON-FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT SAID AREA.

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

DUST DANGLING FROM PIPES ON CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA,ALSO PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PAINT AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PIPES.

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

ITEMS ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR BEHIND THE CLOTHING CASE,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE AREA FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING

SEP 17
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

SEP 13
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

BASEMENT YOUGURT/CHEESE REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 53.2 F. FOUND CHEESE, TOFU, YOUGURT INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER, ABMIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 51.6 F AND 52.3 F- YOGURT, CHEESE, TOFU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE/CALIBRATE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLER ALSO MUST MAKE THEROMETERS CONSPICUOUS.

DEC 21
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION DUCTS ABOVE DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUCTS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

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

BASEMENT/OFFICE CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

JUL 5
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF SHELF ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD DEBRIS ON REACH IN COOLER RAILS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUT AT PREP AREA ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG CORNERS. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILES/KEEP FLOOR CLEAN IN PREP AREA.

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

WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL FACUET HANDLE LOOSE (WEST SIDE WASHROOM). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP STORAGE.

DEC 16
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. LID OF KITCHEN BOX FREEZER AND BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH CLEANABLE SURFACE. METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE TWO DOOR LINE COOLER AND UNDER MICROWAVE OVENS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING TILES, EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
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. MISSING AND MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 1
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE 2 GLASS DOOR PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE OVENS, AND INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT COOLER NEXT TO THE OFFICE.

NOV 24
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 WHEN UNIT IS READY FOR A REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE 2 GLASS DOOR PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE OVENS, AND INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT COOLER NEXT TO THE OFFICE.

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