Copernicus Foundation
Last inspected: May 8, 2019
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Copernicus Foundation, the earliest from 2012. The most recent visit was on May 8, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Copernicus Foundation dates to May 8, 2019.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Copernicus Foundation's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
May 8, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL BATHROOMS AND BAR AREAS
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOMS
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78
Nov 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES UNDERNEATH ICE BIN BEHIND BAR (FIRST FLOOR MAIN BAR).----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND BARS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (ANNEX BAR).--------MUST SEAL OPENING/GAP BETWEEN FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (ANNEX BAR).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 8, 2016
Routine
3 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: Observed 20 mouse droppings on the floor behind the refrigerator of the third floor kitchen area. Instructed facility to remove any pests and evidence and maintain. Recommend to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Observed both outside dumpsters overflowing with waste causing lids to be unable to close. Instructed facility to correct and maintain outside dumpsters with lids closed and no garbage overflowing at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portions of the main bar ice machine and the ice machine in the annex. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Aug 22, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME/CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE MAIN BAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT SAID ICE MACHINE.
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Jan 14, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO LID ON THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE ANNEX BAR AND ONE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE LID.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND (2) BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOOR UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE CLOSET BY THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.(MAIN BAR)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED UNVENTED COOKING (ELECTRIC) STOVE IN BOTH KITCHEN AT 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION/HOOD DUCT OR REMOVE THE SAID (2) STOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE/WAREHOUSE ROOM.(5214 W LAWRENCE) ELECTRICAL CORDS, OLD CHAIRS, PIECES OF WOODS, HOLIDAYS DECORATIONS,ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE THE AREA, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE
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Dec 28, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND ANNEX BAR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.(NO CITATION ISSUED,NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME).
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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: SIDE DOOR ON THE HALLWAY BY THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND STORAGE/WAREHOUSE ROOM WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS.(NO CITATIONISSUED NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OR INSTALL SLOTTED SHELVE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (NO DRAIN BOARD NOTED) ON THE MAIN BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (NO CITATION ISSUED ,NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO LID ON THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE ANNEX BAR AND ONE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE LID.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOOR UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE CLOSET BY THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.(MAIN BAR)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE/WAREHOUSE ROOM.(5214 W LAWRENCE) ELECTRICAL CORDS, OLD CHAIRS, PIECES OF WOODS, HOLIDAYS DECORATIONS,ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE THE AREA, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Feb 29, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 17, 2012
License
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide exposed hand sink to bar area in order to properly wash hands.(No citation issued due to license inspection on 1/17/2012).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Must provide soap dispenser, and paper towel holder for exposed hand sink in bar area.(no citation issued due to license inspection on 1/17/2012).
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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: Above had no proof of pest control service or log book, must provide proof of pest control service, log book,(No citation issued due to license inspection on 1/17/2012.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of scanvenger service(invoice, contract), no citation issue due to license inspection on 1/17/2012.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: Must provide soap, and paper towels to bathrooms in rear storage/office areas(No citation due to license inspection on 1/17/2012)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler, rear storage areas outside walk in cooler had exposed concrete/cement, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in bar area had exposed brick, shall be sealed.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Must provide self closing mechanism to all bathroom doors.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Copernicus Foundation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Copernicus Foundation on file is from May 8, 2019. The public record contains nine 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 four 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 three 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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