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Robust Coffee Lounge, South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

5 years ago

6300 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, 60637 Illinois, United States

Health inspection failure: 06-12-2018
> PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
> OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVOIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
> OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
> OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS HAND SINKS FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
> OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.HAND DRYING DEVICES ARE PROVIDED NOW AT SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-SEE VIOLATION
> OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-030(C)
> OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 60.8F USING A QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER. A MECHANICAL OPERATION OF WARE WASHING EQUIPMENT A CHEMICAL SANITIZER USED IN A SANITIZING OPERATION.A QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUND SOLUTION SHOULD HAVE A MINIMAL WATER TEMPERATURE OF 75.0F.ALSO SANITIZER SOLUTION PPM'S READING IS 0.0PPM IN PART DUE TO LACK OF ADEQUATE WATER TEMPERATURE(PRIORITY 7-38-025)
> OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
> MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
> OBSERVED AN APPX.'1/2-1' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR SIDE DOOR FRAME AND WALL ON BOTH SIDES.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
> OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA DRINK STATION PREP COOLER AT SERVING AREA TO THE PUBLIC.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
> OBSEREVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
> MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSIL ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
> MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP AREA 2- PREP COOLER AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON BEVERAGE COOLER IN DINING AREA.
> MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP COOLER.
> OBSERVED THE INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE(QUATERNARY AMMONIUM)IS NEEDED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
> MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM STORAGE SHELVES,MICROWAVE,OVEN,PREP COOLERS.
> MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND GRILL .
> OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT FRONT (71.1F)AND MIDDLE (69.4F)HAND SINKS AND CUSTOMERS MEN'S (49.6F) AND WOMEN'S (47.3F)TOILETROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT WATER SUPPLY TO MEET PEAK DEMANDS DURING OPERATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
> MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
> MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
> MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
> MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE UPPER WALL PANEL AND WALL TRIM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
> MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
> IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
> OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Source: Chicago Health Dept

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38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 10 small dark winged flies in demo kitchen in rear of facility. Observed small flies on walls, boxes, three compartment sink and side of ice machine. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity,... See More clean and sanitize interior of three compartment sink and clean other affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 3/25/2024. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no soap or paper towels at food lab hand sink. Instructed to both soap and towels at all times in a food prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030

10. Adequate handwashing sinks... See More properly supplied and accessible
- comments: see violation #60

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: large bulk food containers in dry storage room in need of labeling. Instructed to correct and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 40-50 rodent droppings in food lab. Along all wall bases under storage shelve, behind cooking and hot holding equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize all areas and maintain. Contact pest control for services. Priority foundaton 7-38-020(a)

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: food grade containers may not be stored inverted on floor where they are being contaminated with dust, dirt and rodent activity. Instructed to remove wash rinse and sanitize and store properly.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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