Bow Truss Logan — Bowtruss Coffee Roasters

2631 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 11, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Bow Truss Logan — Bowtruss Coffee Roasters appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2015. On Oct 11, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Bow Truss Logan — Bowtruss Coffee Roasters's record stops at Oct 11, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 11, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE WITH NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR STORAGE

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

Inspector notes: NOTED BATH ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE BATH ROOM DOORS.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELF AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Jul 2, 2015

Reinspection

4 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 BRICK WALL IN FOOD PREPARATION AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE FRONT AND REAR ESPRESSO COFFE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, BRICKS, ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Jun 29, 2015

License

7 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NO BARRIER OR PROTECTION BETWEEN GLASS RINSE STATION AND CUSTOMER AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTION BARRIER BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL PUTTY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BRICK WALL IN FOOD PREPARATION AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, BRICKS, ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

No smoking regulations

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SMOKING SIGN INSIDE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-32-020.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bow Truss Logan — Bowtruss Coffee Roasters last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bow Truss Logan — Bowtruss Coffee Roasters on file is from Oct 11, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bow Truss Logan — Bowtruss Coffee Roasters?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bow Truss Logan — Bowtruss Coffee Roasters.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bow Truss Logan — Bowtruss 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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