Ace Coffee Bar

2650 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 9, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Ace Coffee Bar is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 9, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Ace Coffee Bar since Nov 9, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Ace Coffee Bar scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Nov 9, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH (SAUSAGE, EGGS, SANDWICHES, SALAD BAR, ETC.). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILE/BASE COVE AT WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN AT GRILL AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND HOLE/LEAK AT GREASE TRAPS FOR PREPARATION SINKS.(CURRENTLY NOT BEING USED) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE TRAPS FOR PREPARATION SINKS.
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Oct 25, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 10 FRUIT FLIES BY PREPARATION SINK AND OFFICE AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, CLEAN FLOORS TABLES BY PREPARATION SINKS, AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.(GARBAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS) SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NOT WORKING AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT DISHMACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILE/BASE COVE AT WALK IN FREEZER AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN AT GRILL AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND HOLE/LEAK AT GREASE TRAPS FOR PREPARATION SINKS(CURRENTLY NOT BEING USED)MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE TRAPS FOR PREPARATION SINKS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ace Coffee Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ace Coffee Bar on file is from Nov 9, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ace Coffee Bar?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ace Coffee Bar.

Has Ace Coffee Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ace Coffee Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ace Coffee Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.