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Caribou Coffee Company

3500 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2013
95
Score
Low Risk

Caribou Coffee Company has been inspected six times since 2010. On Dec 2, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Caribou Coffee Company is from Dec 2, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Caribou Coffee Company is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR THE ICE MAKER.
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Nov 21, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND CUSTOMER MENS TOILET ROOM UNSANITARY HUMAN FECES ON FLOOR NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID TOILET ROOM AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL.CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYESS ARE USING THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM DURING THIS INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR THE ICE MAKER.
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90
May 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
30
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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90
Nov 30, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE REMOVE DIRT AND DUST.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Dec 14, 2010
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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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. REPLACE THE BROKEN SOAP DISPENSERS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS.
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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 MILK COOLER.
33
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. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 29, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. REPLACE THE BROKEN SOAP DISPENSERS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS.
32
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 MILK COOLER.
33
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. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribou Coffee Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribou Coffee Company on file is from Dec 2, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribou Coffee Company?

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 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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