Caribou Coffee #1251

222 S Riverside Plz, Chicago, IL 60606

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 24, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Caribou Coffee #1251 has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 24, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Caribou Coffee #1251 since Jan 24, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Caribou Coffee #1251's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 24, 2014

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DOOR FREEZER AT REAR, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS.

Mar 11, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF BOTTOM SHELVING AT 2DR FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID.

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WET MOPS AT UTILITY SINK WITH MOP HEAD UP AT ALL TIMES.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES AT THE FRONT SERVICE COFFEE LINE.

Aug 23, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT LINE.

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

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REAR HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Dec 13, 2010

Consultation

1 minor violation.

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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED/DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. LAST CANVASS DONE ON 05/18/10. LAST 2-YRS OF INSPECTION REPORTS WERE NOWHERE TO BE FOUND.

May 18, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. Must have a person who is city certified in Food Sanitation with a current certificate, at all times P.H.F are handled/served. No one on premises with a city sanitation certificate during this inspectiion.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Interior floors of most coolers & freezer must be free of food debris/spills.

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. Floors along wallbases under front serving counter must be kept clean & also around corners in rear room.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribou Coffee #1251 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribou Coffee #1251 on file is from Jan 24, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribou Coffee #1251?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Caribou Coffee #1251.

Has Caribou Coffee #1251's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribou Coffee #1251 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caribou Coffee #1251 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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