JAN 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NORTHSTAR COFFEE.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
1300 S CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 4, 2021 · passed with conditions
7 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Aug 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INCOMPLETE WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES AND MISSING SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. POSTED SAMPLE CDPH CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES IS MISSING PAGE 1. SUPPLIES MUST ALSO INCLUDE EYE PROTECTION, DISPOSABLE APRONS AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE COMPLETED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE TO INCLUDE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION LEVELS AND A LIST OF SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. (REFER TO REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF USED TO ELEVATE HOT WATER TANK DIRECTLY ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DROP CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CLEANING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2285344 ON 4/8/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#58) 2-102.13 - NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.) INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON-PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APR 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES IN REFRIGERTOR LABELED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCARD OR USE BY DATE FOR ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 212018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 21
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES AS A STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK, REPLACE WITH PROPER RACK FOR FOOD STORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
FEB 282017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 28
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NOT CLEAN PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
SEP 72016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF STORAGE BINS NOT CLEAN, DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
UPPER PART OF WALL AND LEDGE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 172015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. DOUBLE ENTRY/EXIT DOORS NEAR OPERATION NOTED TO HAVE A 2 INCH GAP AT THE CENTER WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED. MUST REPAIR THE DOORS AT THE CENTER MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AND IN CLEAR VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED(BRATWURST, CHILLI). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT(VENDING MACHINES, LOCKERS IN BREAK ROOM AREA, AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWAASHING AREA IN RESTAURNT).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN STAINS FROM WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM STEAM TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND ON WALL IN REAR AREA OF DINING ROOM. CLEAN DIRT, STAINS, AND DUST FROM BASEBOARDS IN DINING ROOM , AND FROM WALLS AND FROM WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT OPERATION.
JAN 292015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED. REPAIR FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN MOP SINK AREA, DIRTY STANDING WATER OBSERVED. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM UNDERNEATH ALL EMPLOYEE LOCKERS IN BREAK AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND/OR PAINT(RUSTY AREAS) OF WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
JAN 212015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 21
2015
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. DOUBLE ENTRY/EXIT DOORS NEAR OPERATION NOTED TO HAVE A 2 INCH GAP AT THE CENTER WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED. ALSO FOUND 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG THE SIDES AND BEHIND THE VENDING MACHINES IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ROOM. MUST REPAIR THE DOORS AT THE CENTER MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS AND WALLS IN SAME AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS, STORAGE DRAWERS AND CABINETS, COFFEE DISPENSING STATION, AND MICROWAVE OVENS IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM AREA, INTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED. REPAIR FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN MOP SINK AREA, DIRTY STANDING WATER OBSERVED. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM UNDERNEATH ALL EMPLOYEE LOCKERS IN BREAK AREA. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE POP STORAGE AREA IN DINING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND/OR PAINT(RUSTY AREAS) OF WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE BROKEN STOPPER FOR FIRST SECTION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL ARTICLES AND FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN DINING AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. UNUSED REACH-IN FREEZER MUST BE CLEANED.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(S).
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
UNABLE TO VERIFY WHETHER EMPLOYEES (FOOD HANDLERS) THAT ARE NOT CERTIFED IN FOOD SANITATION HAVE TAKEN THE STATE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS COURSE, NO DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED. MUST KEEP DOCUMENTATION ON SITE(RECEIPTS OR CERTIFICATIONS).
FEB 72014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (GROUND BEEF,HOT DOGS,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE RUST FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT WHITE REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MACHINE.
AUG 32011FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2011
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. THE GREASE TRAP IS FULL AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINING SLOWLY, REPAIR THE DRAINAGE.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. THE WEST MEN'S ROOM URINAL IS BROKEN, REPAIR THE URINAL.
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. PLACE A THERMOMETER IN THE NORTH LOWBOY COOLER.
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