The Common Cup
Mixed record — 10 of 15 inspections passed
2020-05-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH TABLE STANDING IN FRONT OF SINK . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO C...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE COFFEE PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 181F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATIO...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE PREP AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2019-05-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2019-05-09 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED -
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN LID REPAIRED WITH EXCESS DUCT TAPES AT ICE MACHINE. REPLACE LID. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DUST BUILD-UP ON TOP THE LIDS OF GREASE TRAPS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESS DUST AND SPIDER WEBS ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN PREP/SERVING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND BROKEN CAULKING AT HANDWASHING SINK AND OTHER SINKS,REMOVE /REPLACE.
2018-09-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION IS...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE O...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11 OBSERVED PREWRAPPED BAKERY ITEMS AND YOGURT PARFAITS PREPACKAGED. ALL ITEMS PREWRAPPED OR PREPACKAGED ON SITE MUST ADHERE TO LABELING GUIDELINES INCLUDING THE NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY WHERE ITEM WAS ...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
2017-12-14 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE SPLASHED AND SHELVING UNDERNEATH COUNTER AREA WITH SYRUP STAINS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SHELVING UNDERNEATH COUNTER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AT WALLBASE UNDER OVEN ARE DIRTY/DUSTY AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AT THIS AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED DIRT ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH DRIED UP GREASE ON HOOD OVER OVENS AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD.
2017-03-28 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED FOOD PARTICULATES AT LEDGE OF OVEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN OVEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING DIRTY NEXT TO HOOD OVER OVEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED CEILING VENT DIRTY AT REAR ADJACENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN VENT.
2016-11-25 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND CAULK SURROUNDING DISHMACHINE DRAIN PAN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
2016-03-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON COOLER ADJACENT TO THE DISHMACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN REAR PREP UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2016-03-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT AREAS; CORNERS OF THE FURNACE ROOM AND CORNERS OF SHOP OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, CONTACT PEST PROVIDER FOR SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOIUS V...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON COOLER ADJACENT TO THE DISHMACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISHMACHINE. ALSO, CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER LOCATED IN THE ROOM NEXT TO THE DEEP FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN REAR PREP UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN MANAGER'S OFFICE AND SHOP OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
2015-07-09 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE AN OPENED CONTAINER NO BASE,THE ICE SCOOP WHEN STORED TOUCHED THE BASE OF THE COUNTER TOP.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER FOR PROPER STORE ICE SCOOP TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FOUND A THERMOMETE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXCESS FLOOR DEBRIS INSIDE THE FLOOR MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS A MINIMUM BUILD-UP,NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN PANELS AND KNOBS OF THE UNIT INCLUDED LID.
2014-07-10 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND CONTAINERS AT DRYING RACK NOT STORE PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALL WITH CHIPPING PAINT NEXT TO SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER.
2013-05-24 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANELS UNDER THE SMALL COUNTER WERE DISH MACHINE IS INSTALLED, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,ALSO INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT SAID AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FLOOR DEBRIS INSIDE THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AT JOINT OF FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
2011-11-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON WOOD SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA.
2011-11-09 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
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. NO...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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. REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON WOOD SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON MOP SINK,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AND FOOD UTENSILS 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENING WALL IN VACATED # 1 OFFICE ROOM.
2011-04-07 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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