Coffee Berry Plus
Last inspected: May 18, 2012
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Score
Inspectors have visited Coffee Berry Plus six times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 18, 2012. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Coffee Berry Plus dates to May 18, 2012.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Coffee Berry Plus on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
May 18, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH-IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW F. (MANAGEMENT REPLACE THE SAID REACH-IN COOLER) REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE NOW AT 39.7F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. NOTED MILK TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 46.9F - 48.2F, HALF AND HALF AT 47.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $15.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT PREP SINK WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZING PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MULTI-USE UTENSILS SHOULD GET PROPER EXPOSURE TO THE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED MULTI-USE UTENSILS (FORKS AND SPOONS) INVERTED (HANDLES UP).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GRAY TAPE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN COVER. NOTED FOUL, SEWAGE ODOR COMING OUT FROM THE SAID FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE CLOSETS. ALL STOCKS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 24, 2011
Routine
5 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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE;COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, COUNTER UNDER COFFEE MACHINE, TOASTER OVEN, MOP SINK AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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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 CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS; ALSO CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS.
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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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES, WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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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Sep 27, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 23, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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.//OBSERVED FROM OUT SIDE VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT # 413650
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Sep 20, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL BOXES AND ALL EQUIPEMENT MUST BE TURN ON. TO CHECK FOR TEMP.
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Sep 14, 2010
License
1 minor violation.
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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.//EQUIPMENT NOT INSTALL COFFEE MACHINE WITH BACK SIPHONAGE DEVICE ON IT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coffee Berry Plus last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coffee Berry Plus on file is from May 18, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coffee Berry Plus?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Coffee Berry Plus.
Has Coffee Berry Plus' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Coffee Berry Plus have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Coffee Berry Plus means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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