SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NEW WAVE COFFEE, LLC.

BEAT. 45/100

3103 W LOGAN BLVD · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 7, 2023 · passed

Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 7
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, INTERIOR OF THE STORAGE CABINETS, AND COUNTERTOPS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. REPAIR THE FLOORING THAT IS SEPARATING IN THE PREP AREA.

DEC 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.

DEC 11
2018
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ONE PRESENT HAVE PROPER CITY FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED THAT ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE PROPER HEALTH POLICY IN WRITING. EXAMPLE OF POLICY PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION NOT ISSUED .GRACE PEIOD FOR CORRECTION OF 90 DAYS GRANTED .

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITEN POLICY FOR CLEAN UP PROCEDURES IN CAESE OF VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EXIDENTS.EXAMPLE OF POLICY PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION NOT ISSUED .GRACE PEIOD FOR CORRECTION OF 90 DAYS GRANTED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 15-20 LIVE SMAL BLACK FLIES UNDER COFFEE MACHINE IN FOOD SERVICE AREA.OBSERVED AROUND 30 RAT DROPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.RECOMENDED CLEANING AND USING PEST CONTROL COMPANY .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THAT AUTOMATED HANDWASHING SINK IN MANS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING IN TAMELY MANER TO PROVIDE WATER FOR HAND WASHING. MINOR REPAIR NEEDED ,MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAN IN WORKING CONDITION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT WALS BEHIND HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA ARE DIRTY AND NEEDS REPAIR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THET FLORRS IN BASEMENT AND ENTRY TO BASEMENT STOREGE ARE DRTY .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

JUN 27
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in kitchen prep area that had damaged floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Peeling paint around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling in bsmt storage area had exposed plaster, wallboard, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

DEC 22
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE MILK REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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DEC 15
2015
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/19/14 REPORT# 1496903 (32)INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK (LEFT SIDE BETWEEN SINK AND TOASTER OVEN AND RIGHT SIDE BETWEEN SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT).(41)FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE MILK REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 19
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 17 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, TURKEY, TUNA, AND SLICED TOMATOES) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.8F-54.3F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK (LEFT SIDE BETWEEN SINK AND TOASTER OVEN AND RIGHT SIDE BETWEEN SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT). FOUND TORN GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE.

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

FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENT ABOVE SANDWICH PREP COOLER AND TV AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND USED WASH CLOTHS LEFT ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN APPROPRIATE CLEANING SOLUTION OR PLACE IN A DESIGNATED DIRTY WASH CLOTH CONTAINER AND TO MAINTAIN.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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