DEC 19
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PORTAGE GROUNDS COFFEE & TEA.
BEAT. 47/100
5501 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 19, 2022 · passed
Failed 4 of 13 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
JUL 12021FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 1
2021
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK, DAIRY PRODUCTS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2355629 ISSUED ON 12-19-2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #39 - NO SPLASH GUARD SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD. #51 -BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #53 - OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS #53 - MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS FOR UNISEX BATHROOM #55 - MUST REPAIR WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND TRASHCAN #57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
DEC 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASH GUARD SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE RINGS AND WATCHES WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG HAIR AND NO HAIR RESTRAIN INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD FOOD
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS FOR UNISEX BATHROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND TRASHCAN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
JUL 252017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAM HOT POCKET,LATTE,ETC. ONE CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED AND THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE THE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BLACK SMALL COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Found hand sink in prep area without paper towels or drying device. Must have soap and sanitary hand drying device (or paper towels) available at hand sink at all times. Operator provided paper towels during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
No City of Chicago certified food manager on site during inspection, while potentially hazardous foods being prepped and served (coffee drinks with milk products). Must have a City of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when prepping or serving potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found small amounts of black mold-like substance on interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain.
OCT 202015PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2015
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. FLOORS UNDER WATER FILTRATION CONTAINER MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING/MONITORING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HOSE TOO LONG, HANGS BELOW FLOOD RIM OF SINK. MUST SHORTEN HOSE OR PROVIDE TENSION SPRING TO KEEP SPRAYER ABOVE RIM OF SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT OR PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE OR ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
OCT 132015FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 13
2015
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. PLUMBER WAS CALLED AND ARRIVED AT 11:15AM TO REPLACE FAUCET.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS, COFFEE DRINKS WITH MILK/CREAM, ARE BEING PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION WITH CERTIFICATE IN HAND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN/STRIPPED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. HANDLE MUST BE TURNED ON AND OFF NUMEROUS TIMES, THREE OR FOUR ATTEMPTS, TO ALLOW THE FLOW OF COLD WATER. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. FLOORS UNDER SHELVING MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING/MONITORING. MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN ADJOINING EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE WATERS RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HOSE TOO LONG, HANGS BELOW FLOOD RIM OF SINK. MUST SHORTEN HOSE OR PROVIDE TENSION SPRING TO KEEP SPRAYER ABOVE RIM OF SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT OR PEST HARBORAGE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE OR ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
JUL 292014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 29
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR (INSIDE BOILER ROOM FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT) UNDER AND AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR BY REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
OCT 302013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR PIPE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE SCOOP CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE CONTAINER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE MACHINE HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.
JUL 52013FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 5
2013
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FRONT PREP AREA COOLER TEMP IS AT 60 F. MUST BE AT 40F OF LOWER.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NO SANITIZER PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER FOR DISHES, ALONG WITH PROPER SANITIZER TEST KIT.
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER THRU-OUT PREMISES. MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER THRU-OUT PREMISES.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NEED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND FOOD/DRINK PREP AT FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
BROKEN WINDOW IN UTILITY ROOM AND NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE PROVIDED. NEED TO REPAIR BROKEN WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LICENSE.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
PLUMBERS PUTTY IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND DRAINS. MUST REMOVE PUTTY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD OR PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL WASHABL BARRIER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LARGE HOLES GAPS AND CRACKS IN PREP AREA AROUND DUCT WORK , AND UTILITY ROOM. MUST FILL ALL GAPS, HOLES, AND CRACKS THRU-OUT PREMISES. SWING DOOR TO PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE SEALED AND FINISHED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NEEP TO PROVIDE SHIELDS OR PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE.
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