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The full inspection history
2 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 1, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR FOR THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE COFFEE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 1, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 25, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER SCALED FROM 0-220F TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. THE LAST PEST INSPECTION REPORT IN THE LOG BOOK IS DATED FROM 2021. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AT A MINIMUM OF 2 TIMES A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED THE COLD WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR FOR THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE COFFEE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.