Copernicus Foundation

5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Other

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Copernicus Foundation has three inspections in the public record. Copernicus Foundation was last inspected on Aug 29, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Copernicus Foundation dates to Aug 29, 2012.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

Copernicus Foundation scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History

Aug 29, 2012

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine . cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Cooler shelving need cleaning.

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

Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen area under counter need cleaning.

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

Inspector notes: Peeling paint in 2nd floor bathrooms(woman's) had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Light shields in bathrooms, storage areas, 1st floor, 2nd floor not clean, need cleaning.

Jul 25, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving(1st floor)not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector notes: Floor in rear storage areas, and by ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in 3r floor kitchen shall be replaced/repair.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Light shields were missing in 1st floor kitchen prep area by 3 compartment sink, shall be provided.

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

Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in bar areas, kitchen areas need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Jun 14, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: CEILING VENT INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR ,WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER ON THE 3RD FLOOR KITCHEN AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Copernicus Foundation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Copernicus Foundation on file is from Aug 29, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Copernicus Foundation?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Copernicus Foundation.

Has Copernicus Foundation's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Copernicus Foundation have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Copernicus Foundation 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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