Bow Truss Coffee Roasters

2004 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 16, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Bow Truss Coffee Roasters stretching back to 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 16, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Bow Truss Coffee Roasters's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 16, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 16, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL SYRUPS AND HONEY PLASTIC CONTAINERS AT THE SELF-SERVE CREAMER AREA. FOUND ABOVE TWO BOTTLES NOT LABELED.MUST PROVIDE.ALL FOODS AND CONDIMENTS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST ALWAYS BE LABELED.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA, UNDER ALL REFRIGERATORS AND 3-COMP AREA. ALSO ALL BOXES IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE STAIRCASE STEPS LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DIRT.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR DID NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER INSIDE. ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST HAVE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR AT ALL TIMES PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. EMPLOYEE ON DUTY WAS FOUND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Dec 11, 2015

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 9, 2015

License

8 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: 1 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO ICE MAKER IS NOT TURNED ON.INSTRUCTED TO PLUG IN SAID COOLER AND MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: NO SNEEZE GUARD PROTECTION AT FRONT SERVICE COFFEE DISPLAY PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SNEEZEGUARD TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: FRONT DOOR TO THE PREMISES IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ON SAID SIDE OF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY.ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: NO DRAINAGE LINE AT FRONT COFFEE DISPLAY PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE FOR PITCHER RINSER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR PORCH AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bow Truss Coffee Roasters last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bow Truss Coffee Roasters on file is from Sep 16, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Bow Truss Coffee Roasters' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bow Truss Coffee Roasters have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bow Truss Coffee Roasters 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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