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Alley Coffee,Llc

1152 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2020
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Alley Coffee,Llc. The most recent visit was on Aug 14, 2020. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Alley Coffee,Llc is from Aug 14, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Alley Coffee,Llc on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 23, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS A WRITTEN PROCEDURE BUT NOT ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE NECESSARY SUPPLIES IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO WIPE CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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May 23, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER ... EXPOSED HANDSINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UTILITY SINK. MANAGER STATED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION THAT LANDLORD HAD DSICONNECTED WATER TO THOSE SAID HANDSINKS AND THEY ONLY HAD ACCESS TO COLD RUNNING WATER. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AND PROVIDED SUFFICIENT HOT WATER AT ALL SAID SINKS BEFORE INSPECTOR COMPLETED REPORT. NOTED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK (ADJUSTABLE) @130F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TEMPERATURE @138F AND UTILITY SINK @115F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES WITH RUST INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNDERNEATH EXPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR MAKE SHELVES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINED GROOVES AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT (DISH MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC.) IN REAR PREP ON FLOORS AND STACKED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CRACKS OF OPENING LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS INCLUDING THE FOOD NAME, SOURCE, INGREDIENTS, AND LIST OF ALLERGENS ON PREPACKAGED CAKES FOR SALE IN FRONT PREP.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alley Coffee,Llc last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alley Coffee,Llc on file is from Aug 14, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alley Coffee,Llc?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alley Coffee,Llc.

Has Alley Coffee,Llc's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Alley Coffee,Llc have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Alley Coffee,Llc means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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