Big Shoulders Coffee

858 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Big Shoulders Coffee, the earliest from 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 8, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Big Shoulders Coffee's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER LICENSE ON PERSON OR POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (PASTRIES, MILK AND OR MILK PRODUCTS) INFORMED THAT MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY IN AREAS.

Nov 28, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 29, 2021

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 22, 2020

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2020

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BARRIER OR PROTECTION AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN GLASS RINSE STATION AND CUSTOMERS AND TAP COLD BREW COFFEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIER SNEEZE GUARD TO PREVENT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Jun 28, 2019

Routine

1 major violation.

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Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (EGG TURKEY SANDWICH, BACON SANDWICH ) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Jan 22, 2018

License

2 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING (MULTIPLE EXPOSED PIPES, HVAC DUCTWORK, WIRING, CONDUIT LINES ETC.) ABOVE PREP AREA WHERE ESPRESSO MACHINES, COFFEE GRINDERS, DISH MACHINE AND COOLERS ARE LOCATED. MUST INSTALL FINISHED CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS SPHERICAL LIGHTS ABOVE PREP COUNTER. OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVE THEY ARE SHATTER-PROOF AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS, OR PROOF FROM MANUFACTURER THAT LIGHTS ARE SHATTER-PROOF. A DROP-IN DUMP SINK WAS OBSERVED WITHOUT A FAUCET. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Shoulders Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Shoulders Coffee on file is from Oct 8, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

Has Big Shoulders Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Shoulders Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Big Shoulders Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Big Shoulders Coffee is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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