Chicago Coffee House

3452 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Chicago Coffee House has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 10, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 10, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2014

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET AT MOP SINK, REMOVE HOSE AND PROVIDE A ACTUAL FAUCET TO SINK, AND INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT BATHROOM HAND SINK,

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER REAR FIRST FLOOR AREA AND BASEMENT AREAS, MUST BE ABLE TO SEE ALONG WALL AREA, ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,

Aug 12, 2014

License

8 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: NO WORKING COOLER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, OWNER SAYS COOLER JUST BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY CONNECT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA,

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS MUST PROVIDE,

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE, ONLY STATE, MUST PROVIDE A CITY CERTIFICATE,

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALL/CEILING FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, WALL AND CEILING MUST BE SEALED, NO EXPOSED BRICK AND BEAMS, NO HOLES AND OPEN CEILING,

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER TO COFFEE MACHINE, MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK, RESTRICT DRAINING WATER INTO FLOW DRAIN,

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER REAR FIRST FLOOR AREA AND BASEMENT AREAS, MUST BE ABLE TO SEE ALONG WALL AREA, ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Coffee House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Coffee House on file is from Oct 10, 2014. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago Coffee House?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicago Coffee House.

Has Chicago Coffee House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago Coffee House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicago Coffee House 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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