Sputnik Coffee Company

Chicago Health Dept

2057 W 51ST ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

4 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Mar 2020.

Last inspected Mar 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2020

Inspection history

MAR 27

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

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.

APR 5

2018

PASS · 0 violations

APR 4

2018

FAIL 1 violation

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).

MAR 29

2018

FAIL 3 violations

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 completely encase all waste water pipes. Observe porous brick walls in prep area. Must seal all porous surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

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 splash guard on left side of hand sink in counter next to coffee machine. Must maintain same.

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 maintain same.

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