Coronas Coffee II
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2016
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Inspectors have visited Coronas Coffee II 12 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 29, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 29, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND 3-COMPARTMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 22, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HEAD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SINGLE SERVICE SPORK UTENSILS SO THE HANDLE IS FACING UP AND THE SPORKS ARE FACING ONE DIRECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OF ONION SKIN AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Jan 23, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON SMALL TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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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. WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE REMOVED ABOVE THE PANINI PRESS.
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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. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. FOOD PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 11, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 4, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. Observed sewage waste water backing-up from floor drain on floor,in prep area when water is turned on,or when water is released from 3 compartment sink. Instructed to contact a plumber,and fix the problem. critical violation:7-38-030 Hoooo72079
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-15-11,REPORT #491778. #29-(2-15-11)-THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH UNKNOWN MATERIAL TO SEAL DIVIDERS,HOWEVER FOUND PARTICLES IS COMING OFF.MANAGER DOESN'T KNOW WHAT KIND OF MATERIAL IS.INSTRUCTED TO WELD SMOOTHLY,WITH NON RUST-MATERIAL,THE DIVIDERS AND COMPARTMENTS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOO71106-17. VIOLATION SHOULD HAD BEEN CORRECTED BY 2-22-11. On 3-4-11 returned on premises per manager/owner request to recheck 3 compartment sink which consultation was done on 2-24-11, to replace a new 3 compartment sink.Observed today neck faucet too long unable to rinse or fill-up middle compartment;Also 3 compartments IS SMALLER FROM PREVIOUS SINK. The sink is too small to emerge the largest utensils and not able to sanitize,as required by the city health code. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO72079
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TWO BURNER STOVE.MUST PROVIDE THE KILOWATTS OF CONVENTIONAL OVEN.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(PAPER AND OTHER DEBRIS).REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN WASHROOM.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SOUTH WEST CORNER AND FURNACE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 2 BURNER STOVE.
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Feb 24, 2011
Consultation
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH UNKNOWN MATERIAL TO SEAL DIVIDERS,HOWEVER FOUND PARTICLES IS COMING OFF.MANAGER DOESN'T KNOW WHAT KIND OF MATERIAL IS.INSTRUCTED TO WELD SMOOTHLY,WITH NON RUST-MATERIAL,THE DIVIDERS AND COMPARTMENTS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOO71106-17 VIOLATION CORRECTED BY 2-22-11.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TWO BURNER STOVE.MUST PROVIDE THE KILOWATTS OF CONVENTIONAL OVEN.
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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. CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(PAPER AND OTHER DEBRIS).REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN WASHROOM
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 2 BURNER STOVE.
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Feb 15, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH UNKNOWN MATERIAL TO SEAL DIVIDERS,HOWEVER FOUND PARTICLES IS COMING OFF.MANAGER DOESN'T KNOW WHAT KIND OF MATERIAL IS.INSTRUCTED TO WELD SMOOTHLY,WITH NON RUST-MATERIAL,THE DIVIDERS AND COMPARTMENTS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOO71106-17
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TWO BURNER STOVE.MUST PROVIDE THE KILOWATTS OF CONVENTIONAL OVEN.
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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. CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(PAPER AND OTHER DEBRIS).REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 2 BURNER STOVE.
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Mar 2, 2010
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER (FOOD DEBRI IN IT), STORED IN BASEMENT
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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.PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units..PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Feb 23, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(STORED IN IT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, MILK,FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE ETC.).PRESENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER 50.3F.OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMP. OF 50F. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.ONCE DISPLAY COOLER IS REPAIRED CONTACT VIA FAX PUBLIC HEALTH(FAX # 312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60135-17
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND COOKED SLICED GREEN AND YELLOW PEPPERS STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER IN PREP AREA AT TEMPERATURE OF 88.7F TO 97.6F,(COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 40.5F);ALSO FOUND CHICKEN SOUP STORED IN TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.1F(FOOD WAS COOKED ON 2-21-10); ALSO FOUND 5 GALLONS OF WHOLE MILK AT TEMP OF 45.5F, 46.2F, 48.6F; 5 GALLONS OF FAT FREE MILK AT TEMP 45.5F, 46.5F, 46.2F, 46.9F, 46F;1/2 GALLONS OF 2 PERCENT MILK AT TEMP OF 49.1F; 1 HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM AT TEMP OF 47,6F;5 PLASTIC GLASSES OF FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE AT TEMP OF 50.9F, 51.6F, 52F,(MILK AND JUICE WERE STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, WHICH WAS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE). ALL PRODUCTS WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS VALUE . CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60135
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED EMPLOY WARING FOOD GLOVES HANDLING MONEY,REGISTER,AND TAKING FOOD ORDER FROM CUSTOMERS, RETURNED IN PREP AREA AND WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS ,PREPARED SANDWICH'S(A READY TO EAT PRODUCT).HAND WASHING PROCEDURE WAS EXPLAINED TO MANAGER.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO60136-18
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE; INSIDE THE WASHBOWL WAS STORED FOOD CONTAINERS,AND A FOOD STRAINER WITH WASHED CUT LETTUCES.IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK A GARBAGE CONTAINER. ALL ITEMS REMOVED AFTER MY REQUEST.EXPLAINED TO LEAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60136-18
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER (FOOD DEBRI IN IT), STORED I.N BASEMENT
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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.PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coronas Coffee II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coronas Coffee II on file is from Jan 29, 2016. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coronas Coffee II?
Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Coronas Coffee II.
Has Coronas Coffee II's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coronas Coffee II have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Coronas Coffee II 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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