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Caribou Coffee Company

311 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60606
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 25, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Caribou Coffee Company four times, with records going back to 2010. Caribou Coffee Company was last inspected on Oct 25, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Caribou Coffee Company's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 25, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 25, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP AT THE SERVICE COUNTER PREP STATION TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE TOPS OF COOLER UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Sep 21, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IS VERY RUSTY, MUST ADDRESS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HANDSINK & 3-COMP. SINK IN THE DISHROOM, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP & ALONG WALLS IN THE REAR DISHROOM AREA; & AROUND FLOOR DRAINS, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS OR DIRT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY CEILING VENT & TILES AROUND IT (DISHROOM AREA), MUST BE MAINTAINED CLEAN.
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Jul 20, 2011
Routine
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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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90
Aug 6, 2010
Routine
4 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 one on premises/on duty with a city sanitation certificate, while handling/serving open P.H.F.
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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. Must replace broken splashguards around front handsink & maintain. Must also provide sink stoppers at 3-comp sink.
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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. Must clean cabinets under front sinks, all sink drains in rear dishwashing area (including mop sink), interior gaskets or floor of front milk cooler- due to food spills/debris/dirt.
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. Floors under sinks in dishroom area, around grease trap & behind equipment need detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribou Coffee Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribou Coffee Company on file is from Oct 25, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribou Coffee Company?

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 Company.

Has Caribou Coffee Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribou Coffee Company 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 Company 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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