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Caribou Coffee #708

3300 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 30, 2014
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Caribou Coffee #708 seven times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 30, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Caribou Coffee #708's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 30, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Caribou Coffee #708 trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 30, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR MILK REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY BY FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND WALL AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND UNDERNEATH 3COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 23, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP. ALSO PINK SLIME ON WATER TUBE ON TOP PART OF ICE MACHINE DRIPING ON ICE CUBES, WHICH ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Dec 14, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 4, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 27, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF FLYING INSECTS ON WALL BEHIND PREP/SELLING AREA AND WALL BY UTILITY SINK IN REAR AREA APPROXIMATELY 40 FLYING INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF MILK COOLER LOCATED BEHIND PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE PREP LINE COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS.
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Dec 14, 2010
Consultation
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* 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.//NO PERSON ON PREMISES WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION BUSINESS IS IN FULL OPERATION AT THIS TIME CUSTOMERS NOW BEING SERVED
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May 14, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR THE SOAP DISPENSER AT THE REAR HANDSINK.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE EMPLOYEE MICROWAVE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribou Coffee #708 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribou Coffee #708 on file is from May 30, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribou Coffee #708?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caribou Coffee #708.

Has Caribou Coffee #708's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribou Coffee #708 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 #708 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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