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Astoria Coffee Shop

4039 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2013
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Astoria Coffee Shop six times, with records going back to 2010. Astoria Coffee Shop was last inspected on Sep 24, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Astoria Coffee Shop dates to Sep 24, 2013.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.3F). NOTED MILK INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 46.7F, STUFFED PEPPER AT 46.9F), COOKED RICE WITH MEAT 48.7F, NOODLE SOUP AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $30.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 POUNDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
3
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (E.G. MILK, DAIRY PRODUCTS, COLD AND HOT SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
21
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD INTERNAL HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE MOP SINK AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
41
82
Jul 11, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need cleaning.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Peeling paint/plaster in rear storage area wall, shall be repair/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shield in bathroom not clean needs detailed cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, bar area not clean need cleaning(detailed).
38
82
Jul 5, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN(WITH DUST BUILT UP).
35
95
May 18, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN(WITH DUST BUILT UP).
35
95
May 12, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Astoria Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Astoria Coffee Shop on file is from Sep 24, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Astoria Coffee Shop?

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

Has Astoria Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Astoria Coffee Shop have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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