Sputnik Coffee Company
2057 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · Medium risk
Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training
Last Inspected
2020-03-27
What You Should Know
⚠ Failed 2 inspections (2018, 2018)
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 6 inspections
⚠ Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
📋 Documentation & Training critical 2×
📦 Food Storage & Handling serious 1×
Inspection History
2020-03-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NOTED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE WITH CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA OF COFFEE BEAN SPILLS.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVERS AT CEILING OF CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
2018-04-05 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
2018-04-04 Fail License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
serious Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Observed prep area not protected. Observed exposed waste water pipes above prep area, and running vertically in rear of prep area. Must completely encase all waste water pipes. Must maintain same. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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serious Sanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Observed prep area not protected. Must provide barrier, separating the prep area from the customer area. Must provide barrier on front counter. Observed exposed waste water pipes above prep area, and running vertically in rear of prep area. Must co...
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed wood on floor covering sump pump in basement. Must provide sewer cover, or properly cover opening with a material that fits properly and is non porous. Must maintain same. Must provide drain cover for utility sink drain. Must provide spl...
minor Pest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed gaps in brick in prep area, and hole in wall of basement stairwell. Must seal all holes to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Observed raw wood on rear wall. Must seal or paint to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must main...
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