NORTHSTAR COFFEE.

Chicago Health Dept

1300 S CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

13 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2021.

Last inspected Jan 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 4

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

Minor Documentation & Training

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 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Serious Chemical Safety

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 21

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

FEB 28

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 7

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 28

2015

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 17

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 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

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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).

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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 29

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 21

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE BROKEN STOPPER FOR FIRST SECTION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(S).

Minor Other

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 7

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* 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

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT WHITE REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MACHINE.

JAN 9

2013

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 11

2011

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 3

2011

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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.

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. PLACE A THERMOMETER IN THE NORTH LOWBOY COOLER.

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