Caribou Coffee
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2014
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Caribou Coffee appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. Caribou Coffee was last inspected on Jun 12, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 12, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE MILK COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Oct 22, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSONAL ARTICLES STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(SHOES, ETC.)
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Aug 28, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT REAR AREA UNDER STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE GRIME FROM CORNERS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT REAR AREA NEXT TO 3COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS AT WALLBASE TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND COBB WEBS AT CUSTOMER SITTING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT REAR 2DR REFRIGERATOR.
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Dec 14, 2010
Consultation
2 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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH RESTROOMS LACK A WORKING VENTILATION FAN. MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 16, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.5F. COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MUST MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 AFTER UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY COOLER. OBSERVED PARFAITS AT 46.5F, SANDWICHES AT 47.6F, AND JUICES (ORANGE AND STRAWBERRY) AT 49.8F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROX. 5# OF FOOD WORTH $80. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SANDWICHES, COFFEE AND SMOOTHIES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOOD CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED AND THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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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. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A SUMMARY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT WHERE IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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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 INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH RESTROOMS LACK A WORKING VENTILATION FAN. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caribou Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caribou Coffee on file is from Jun 12, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caribou Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caribou Coffee.
Has Caribou Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribou Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Caribou Coffee 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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