NOV 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NORTHSTAR COFFEE.
BEAT. 42/100
3500 N KIMBALL AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 27, 2017 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
* 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 ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
JAN 232017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JAN 23
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* 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 ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
MAY 262016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 26
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ALL EXTERIOR DOORS AT THE HOME DEPOT ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE ARE FIVE FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS AND ONE SIDE DOOR BY THE GARDENING SECTION WHICH ALL HAVE A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE FLOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL ABOVE STATED DOORS.ALL ABOVE MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
MAY 232016FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2016
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 HOURS TO REPAIR ABOVE STATED HAND SINK.
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 ALL EXTERIOR DOORS AT THE HOME DEPOT ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE ARE FIVE FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS AND ONE SIDE DOOR BY THE GARDENING SECTION WHICH ALL HAVE A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE FLOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL ABOVE STATED DOORS.ALL ABOVE MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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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SEP 172014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 17
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN CABINET DOOR, UNDER COUNTER AREA,
APR 182013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 18
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
APR 112013FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2013
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS EVERY TIME THEY HANDLE MONEY, REMOVE THE GLOVES AND PUT ON THE NEW GLOVES AND AS NEEDED. AND TO WASH THEIR HANDS IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, WITH HAND SOAP, AND WARM WATER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-010B.
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST THE 2 CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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.
SEP 152010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN MICROWAVES, INTERIOR COOLERS FRONT,ALSO FAN GUARD COVERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN CEILING VENT DUSTY BOTH RESTROOMS.
SEP 82010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 8
2010
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.OBSERVED EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2"GAP BETWEEN DOOR. MUST BE TIGHT FITTING.
* 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 COMPLAINT 09-01715684 10/8/09)CITATION ISSUED.
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 HOTDOG STAND THE INTERIOR OR COOLERS FANGUARDS NEED CLEANING.
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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