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Ellipsis Coffeehouse

1259 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2019
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Ellipsis Coffeehouse has six inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The most recent report on file is from Feb 7, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Ellipsis Coffeehouse since Feb 7, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Ellipsis Coffeehouse on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 7, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
5
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVING UNITS, PREPARATION AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST REPAIR.
55
78
May 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,NORTH METAL PANEL WERE ICE CUBES IS MADE.NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,AND UNDER THE SHELF IN STORAGE AREA,MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" FROM FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA,SWEEP AND MAINTAIN
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUST ON VENT COVER ABOVE THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
38
86
Mar 23, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPING. MUST REPAIR.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST OBTAIN.
42
90
Oct 30, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER (LEFT SIDE DOOR) RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE DOOR GASKET.
32
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
45
90
Mar 7, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WATER LINE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. NOT CURRENTLY IN CONTACT WITH THE ICE BUT REQUIRED CLEANING IS NECCESSARY.
33
95
Mar 13, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
43
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ellipsis Coffeehouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ellipsis Coffeehouse on file is from Feb 7, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ellipsis Coffeehouse?

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

Has Ellipsis Coffeehouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ellipsis Coffeehouse have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ellipsis Coffeehouse 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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