Northstar Coffee
3500 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 · North Center · Restaurant · Medium risk
Troubled record — failed 4 of 10 inspections for pest activity, other
Last Inspected
2017-11-27
What You Should Know
✓ 3 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-11-27
⚠ Failed 4 inspections (2016, 2016, 2013...)
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
⚠ Other issues found across 3 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🐀 Pest Activity critical 4×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 2×
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 2×
🧼 Employee Hygiene critical 1×
📋 Documentation & Training serious 1×
Inspection History
2017-11-27 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HOT DOGS, POLISH SAUSAGE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS A...
2017-01-23 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 1 ▾
serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HOT DOGS, POLISH SAUSAGE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS A...
2016-06-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
2016-05-26 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE EXIT DOOR AT THE HOT DOG KIOSK IN POOR REPAIR. ABOVE STATED DOOR IS BROKEN (DOOR HANDLE BROKEN) DOOR DOESN'T CLOSE AT ALL AND IT IS ALSO NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME. THERE IS A 1/4 IN GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND DOOR. ALSO A...
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR ONE OF TWO NON-WORKING HAND DRYERS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. AT THIS TIME THERE IS ONE WORKING HAND DRYER. MUST REPAIR.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM.
CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Other
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK. HOT WATER TEMP. IS 71F AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ABOVE STATED HAND SINK TO BE AT A MINIMUM OF 85F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. FACILITY GIVEN 48 HOU...
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE EXIT DOOR AT THE HOT DOG KIOSK IN POOR REPAIR. ABOVE STATED DOOR IS BROKEN (DOOR HANDLE BROKEN) DOOR DOESN'T CLOSE AT ALL AND IT IS ALSO NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME. THERE IS A 1/4 IN GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND DOOR. ALSO A...
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR ONE OF TWO NON-WORKING HAND DRYERS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. AT THIS TIME THERE IS ONE WORKING HAND DRYER. MUST REPAIR.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR BROKEN PLASTIC SIDE WALL PANEL ABOVE THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM.
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minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN CABINET DOOR, UNDER COUNTER AREA,
2013-04-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL THE FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
2013-04-11 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Employee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY. PUTTING ON THE GLOVES GETTING THE HOT DOG AND BREAD TO SERVE TO THE CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, BOTH EMPLOYEES ARE DOING THE SAME THING FOR SO MANY TIMES WHILE I WAS OBSERVING THEM. INSTR...
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRONT AND SIDE ENTRANCE DOORS WITH OVER 1 INCH OF A GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL THE FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST THE 2 CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
GAP AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL.
2010-09-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN MICROWAVES, INTERIOR COOLERS FRONT,ALSO FAN GUARD COVERS.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN CEILING VENT DUSTY BOTH RESTROOMS.
CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERV...
serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION (2ND. TIME, 1ST. SHORT FORM COM...
minor Sanitation
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.OBSERVED THE FOUR MICROWAVES NOT CLEAN IN EMPLOYEE LUNCH ROOM, INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN LUNCH ROOM NEED CLEANING AND AT HO...
minor Sanitation
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.OBSERVED THE WALL COVING MISSING IN RESTROOM HALLWAY MUST REPLACE.ALSO CEILING VENT DUSTY IN BOTH RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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