DEC 5
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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STAR LOUNGE COFFEE BAR, INC..
EAT. 87/100
2521 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 5, 2013 · passed
4 of 5 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Soda gun holder not cleaned behind counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment including basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation covers through-out toilet rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
JUN 262012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS,SHELVINGS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE,DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
JUN 232011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
NOV 52010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE STATIONS,ICE MACHINE NOT INSTALLED.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
OCT 292010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 29
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 DRAIN FLIES IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT AREA,STANDING WATER.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO CONTROL SAID PROBLEM,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE STATIONS,ICE MACHINE NOT INSTALLED.
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.THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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