Cousta Coffee
Last inspected: Jul 19, 2016
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Score
Cousta Coffee has been inspected three times since 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 19, 2016. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Cousta Coffee is from Jul 19, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cousta Coffee trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jul 19, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed the tall two door cooler in the kitchen at an internal temperature of 61.3f and the small 2 door prep cooler in the kitchen at 60.5f. Tagged both units held for inspection-do not use. Instructed to repair and maintain at 40f or below. 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 food at improper temperatures- in the tall 2 door cooler: 2lbs of beef at 54.6f, 3lbs of chicken at 56.2f, 5lbs of rice at 53.3f, 2lbs of milk at 55.0f, 1lb of lamb at 50.2f. In the small 2 door cooler: 2lbs of hummus at 58.4f, 2lbs of baba ganoush at 51.9f, 2lbs of chicken at 56.7f, and 1lb of beef at 58.6f. Operator discarded and denatured said items valued at $100 as stated by operator. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site at time of inspection while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and or served (chicken, rice, beef, etc.) Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served. Serious citation issued 7-38-012(a).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed water pooled in the bottom of the tall 2 door cooler in the kitchen and the small 2 door prep cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to repair and maintain dry.
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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 the floors throughout the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed heavy water damage on the wall and ceiling in the basement. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles near the front door. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed no light shield on the lights above the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed clutter in the basement throughout. Instructed facility to remove unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floors and walls, and maintain to help facilitate proper cleaning and prevent pest harborage.
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Jan 30, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT COFFEE AREA.INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDE AND BACK OF SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN COUNTER AN ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE ON BOTH DIPPING WELLS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NO BASEBOARD PROVIDED AT FRONT PREP AREA /KITCHEN. FLOOR NOT SEALED BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR,NEED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN BASEMENT BETWEEN THE OFFICE/STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED STOCK ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES BY THE STAIRCASE THAT GOES TO BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE TOP LOADING YOGURT MACHINE. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Dec 30, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT COFFEE PREPARATION AREAS.CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN FRONT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINKS AND 2 COFFEE MACHINES. FOUND NO STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMNET SINK. FOUND NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE TOP LOADING YOGURT MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cousta Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cousta Coffee on file is from Jul 19, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cousta Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cousta Coffee.
Has Cousta Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cousta Coffee have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cousta Coffee 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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