Caribou Coffee Company
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2014
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Score
Caribou Coffee Company appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 4, 2014. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Caribou Coffee Company's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 4, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Caribou Coffee Company on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK MUST REPAIR. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT REAR 3COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/MINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Oct 29, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(CHOCOLATE BINS)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUNDD) LARGE COFFEE CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. REAR OF PREMISES.
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Oct 3, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER FRONT PREP ESPRESSO MACHINE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP FOUND DIRTY MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL PROPER DRAINAGE TUBING FROM FRONT PREP SODA GUN HOLDER TO FLOOR DRAIN. SODA GUN FOUND DRAINING ONTO FLOOR.
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Sep 25, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVE LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED 8-13-12 AND NO REPORTS OF TREATING FOR FLIES. FREQUENCY OF SERVICE IS EVERY THREE MONTHS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO.SERVICE FOR DRAIN FLIES AND PROVIDE CURRENT SERVICE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SEVERE LEAK UNDER WASHBOWL ONTO FLOOR/BUCKET WITH WASHBOWL TAPED OFF AS NOT TO USE. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN LADIES WASHROOM. BROKEN HANDLE NOT DISPENSING.MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER FRONT PREP ESPRESSO MACHINE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP FOUND DIRTY MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL PROPER DRAINAGE TUBING FROM FRONT PREP SODA GUN HOLDER TO FLOOR DRAIN. SODA GUN FOUND DRAINING ONTO FLOOR.
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Jul 31, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND TO BE AT 82.4F. COMPANY'S BUSINESS REPAIR MAN ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND INCREASED WATER TEMPERATURE ON TANK. EVENTUAL TEMPERATURE REACHED 112F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO WATER DISPENSING FROM HOT WATER NOZZLE IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.REPAIR MAN CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES FROM 12-14-10. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER FRONT PREP ESPRESSO MACHINE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP FOUND DIRTY MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL PROPER DRAINAGE TUBING FROM FRONT PREP SODA GUN HOLDER TO FLOOR DRAIN. SODA GUN FOUND DRAINING ONTO FLOOR.
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Dec 14, 2010
Consultation
1 minor violation.
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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 PERSON ON PREMISES WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION ,BUSINESS IS IN FULL OPERATION AT THIS TIME,NO SANITATION CERTIFACE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,CUSTOMERS NOW BEING SERVED
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Sep 29, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 22, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA, DINING AREA, RESTROOMS, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 70 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. 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: 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 PREP COOLERS.
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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 GROUT THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. ELEVATE ALL BOXES OF SUPPLIES OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOLERS IN THE REAR AREA.
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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. OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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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.
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Aug 19, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HANDSOAP WAS OBSERVED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HANDSOAP. MUST MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HANDSOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR 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 IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED THE BOTTOM EDGES OF THE DUMSPTER RUSTED OUT AND ALLOWING LIQUID TO SEEP THROUGH TO THE GROUND. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
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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 SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA.
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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. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
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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 Apr 4, 2014. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caribou Coffee Company?
Across the inspection record, “* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers” has been cited three 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 three 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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