APR 28
2017
PASS 1 violation
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.
NORTHSTAR COFFEE.
Chicago Health Dept
2555 N NORMANDY AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2017.
Last inspected Apr 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
28
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
* 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 MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED HANDLED AND PREPARED, FOODS SUCH AS: HOT DOGS, Beef AND Milk, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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.
OCT 19
2015
PASS 7 violations
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.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE PREP/FRONT SERVICE AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
USED WASHCLOTHS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 17
2014
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 25
2014
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* 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 operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
* 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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Repair/replace rusty shelvings inside the 2 door cooler at rear.
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MAR 25
2013
PASS 5 violations
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
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTING NEEDED AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS.
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.
NOV 9
2010
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN NACHO CHEESE DISPENSER.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED INSIDE STORAGE/DISH WASHING ROOM IN REAR. DEAD LIGHT BULBS NOTED.
NOV 1
2010
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 PROPERLY MAINTAINED, VERY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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 SURFACES OF PREP COOLER (FRONT) AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP (REAR DISH WASHING AREA), AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER.
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.
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. DEAD LIGHT BULBS NOTED.
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 INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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 AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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