Caribou Coffee Co.Inc.

10 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Caribou Coffee Co.Inc. stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Caribou Coffee Co.Inc.'s inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 12, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2013

Routine

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE TORN GASKETS AT THE 1DR AND 2DR REFRIGERATORS AT THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COLD HODING UNIT TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE TOILET STALLS AT THE FLOOR AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT 1DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT COFFEE SERVICE AREA.

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

Nov 9, 2011

Routine

4 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. ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES ON THE UPPER PANEL NOT CLEAN, ORANGE SLIMY FILM NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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. DAMAGED DRY WALL UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PATCH.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHILED IN PASTRY DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. BASEMENT SORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED WITH BOXES AND NON-BUSINESS RELATED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE.

Nov 2, 2010

Routine

5 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. NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PASTIES DISPLAY CASE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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. PREP COOLER MISSING A THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribou Coffee Co.Inc. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribou Coffee Co.Inc. on file is from Mar 12, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribou Coffee Co.Inc.?

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 Co.Inc..

Has Caribou Coffee Co.Inc.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribou Coffee Co.Inc. have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caribou Coffee Co.Inc. 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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