Copper Circle — Shukr

3334 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2017, Copper Circle — Shukr has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Copper Circle — Shukr's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 24, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Copper Circle — Shukr trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2017

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK) IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND 1 WORKING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS (X2) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Apr 11, 2017

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: NO EXHAUST FAN INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 7, 2017

License

4 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDE OF COFFEE EXPRESSO PREPARATION AREA NOT PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER/SNEEZEGUARDS TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ALL RAW WOODEN CABINETS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. NO EXHAUST FAN INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Copper Circle — Shukr last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Copper Circle — Shukr on file is from Nov 24, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Copper Circle — Shukr?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Copper Circle — Shukr.

Has Copper Circle — Shukr's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Copper Circle — Shukr have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Copper Circle — Shukr 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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