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Bulsho Coffee Shop

6319 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2012
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Bulsho Coffee Shop stretching back to 2010. Bulsho Coffee Shop was last inspected on Nov 5, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Bulsho Coffee Shop since Nov 5, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/25/12
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/25/12
41
90
Oct 25, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: STORAGE AREA STAND UP REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.6 F, FOUND CHICKEN, EGGS INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.3 F AND 53.6 F- RAW CHICKEN, EGGS AND MILK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. ALSO MUST NOT STORE ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE PREP STAND UP SOBE COOLER, MUST BE USED FOR NON POTENTIALLY FOODS ONLY (SODA, WATER, ETC.)
3
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS/COOLERS DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED, BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
41
82
Sep 9, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD UTENSILS WASH AND SANITIZED BEFORE USE SINCE FACILITY WAS CLOSED 12-31-10.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON FLOORS AT REAR EXIT DOOR STORAGE AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE RESTROOM AND AT MOP SINK AREA,ALSO CLOSE OPENING ON CEILING TILES AT MOP SINK AREA.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT REAR BEHIND DINING.
41
78
Nov 5, 2010
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bulsho Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bulsho Coffee Shop on file is from Nov 5, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bulsho Coffee Shop?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bulsho Coffee Shop.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Bulsho Coffee Shop have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bulsho 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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