Chicago
72
YOUR CALL

Northstar Coffee

2555 N Normandy Ave, Chicago, IL 60707 · Elmwood Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
72/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
8
5 passed
Last Inspected
2017-04-28
Pass Rate
63%
2 failures
Score
72/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-04-28
Failed 2 inspections (2014, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 14×
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Documentation & Training serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Plumbing & Waste serious
2017-04-28 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

Caulk by exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

2016-11-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGE...

serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 10/19/2015, REPORT #1579106, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2015-10-19 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALL BEHIND/UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/FINISH.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE PREP/FRONT SERVICE AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

USED WASHCLOTHS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2014-03-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-02-25 Fail Canvass
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

OUTER OPENINGS TO THE ESTABLISHMENT ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED,FRONT DOORS APPROX. 1/4" INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BOTTOM DOORS INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL AND REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS. SERIOUS...

serious Other

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

No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-Italian beef at 176.0 F,Sausage pizza 146.9f,Hot dog 149.8f. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operati...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

minor Sanitation

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

Repair/replace rusty shelvings inside the 2 door cooler at rear.

2013-03-25 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD ELEVATED ON SODA CRATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY ELEVATE FOODS ON RACKS OR ELEVATED PLATFORMS WITH LEGS

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILE SECTIONS MISSING ALONG THREE COMPARTMENT SINK-TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AT REAR STORAGE NEEDS CLEANING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTING NEEDED AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT TOLD FOODHANDLER TO PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT.

2010-11-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN NACHO CHEESE DISPENSER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE ROOM.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED INSIDE STORAGE/DISH WASHING ROOM IN REAR. DEAD LIGHT BULBS NOTED.

2010-11-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) NOT PROPE...

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINET UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK (PREP AREA), INTERIOR SURFA...

minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE ROOM.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED INSIDE STORAGE/DISH WASHING ROOM IN REAR. D...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE ...

critical Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES A...

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