Emerald City Coffee
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2020
100
Score
Going back to 2010, Emerald City Coffee has 20 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jun 26, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 26, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Emerald City Coffee is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 26, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 18, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE TAKING AN ORDER ON THE REGISTER IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, EMPLOYEE STARTED TO PREPARE AN ESPRESSO DRINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION INCLUDING WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (ESPRESSO). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK THAT INCLUDES A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO WILL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. SERVICE REPORTS MUST BE INCLUDED ALONG WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 7, 2020, REPORT #2360081. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR NETS THAT COVER BODY HAIR AND ARE DESIGNED AND WORN EFFECTIVELY TO KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER IN REAR IN DISREPAIR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY, HALLWAY LEADING TO HOT WATER HEATER, AND OFFICE. MUST GET RID OF ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS TO COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 7, 2020
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING EGG BURRITOS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ARE IN NEED OF FOOD LABELS INCLUDING NAME OF PRODUCT, WHERE PRODUCT WAS MADE AND ADDRESS OF WHERE IT WAS PACKAGED AND INGREDIENT LIST. THIS INCLUDES ALL PREPACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS AS WELL AS PREPACKAGED BREAKFAST BURRITOS ETC.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TILES BEHIND HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND RESTORE WALL SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN 1 DOOR COOLER WHEN YOU ENTER KITCHEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO HOT WATER HEATER WITH DEAD BUGS ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE BUGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING COOLER IN FRONT AREA MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED COOLER IN REAR IN DISREPAIR MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY, HALLWAY LEADING TO HOT WATER HEATER, AND OFFICE. MUST GET RID OF ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR
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Jan 31, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2311452 DATED 8/28/19 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #39 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT SIDE OF MOP SINK TO PROTECT ICE MACHINE/FOOD SLICER.#49 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REAR PASTRY FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #56 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TILES BEHIND HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND RESTORE WALL SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN 1 DOOR COOLER WHEN YOU ENTER KITHCEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING COOLER IN FRONT AREA MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED COOLER IN REAR IN DISREPAIR MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY, HALLWAY LEADING TO HOT WATER HEATER, AND OFFICE. MUST GET RID OF ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO HOT WATER HEATER WITH DEAD BUGS ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE BUGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING EGG BURRITOS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ARE IN NEED OF FOOD LABELS INCLUDING NAME OF PRODUCT, WHERE PRODUCT WAS MADE AND ADDRESS OF WHERE IT WAS PACKAGED AND INGREDIENT LIST. THIS INCLUDES ALL PREPACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS AS WELL AS PREPACKAGED BREAKFAST BURRITOS ETC.
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Aug 28, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT INCLUDING SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE WITH A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 5.25%. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN SINK AND ICE BIN, SINK AND NEWLY INSTALL DUMP DRAIN.-----MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE ICE MACHINE/FOOD SLICER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE REAR PASTRY FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.EXTERIOR OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DIRTY METAL SHELVING UNDER KITCHEN METAL PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS, FLOOR COVING, WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, FRONT PREP WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Nov 5, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUE
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED AT COFFEE AREA FRONT SERVING AREA. EMPLOYEE USING HAND WASHING SINK FOR A DUMP SINK,PRESENTLY INTERIOR OF HAND WASHING SINK IS HEAVILY STAINED WITH COFFEE. MUST INSTALL A SINK CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEE TO DUMP FOOD LIQUIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE A STEM FOOD THERMOMETER TO BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005 -NO CITATION ISSUED AFTER LOOKING FOR THERMOMETER IN QUESTION OWNER LOCATED ITEM.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Handwashing Signage A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. - - -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN HANDLE AT DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN THE COFFEE SERVING AREA BY INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE,MUST REPLACE.ALSO BROKEN RUBBER AT SAME DOOR OF THE SAME UNIT AND LOCATION,REPLACE - -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE COUNTER AT FRONT COFFEE AREA WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP.FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH GRIMES AND DUST BUILD-UP INCLUDED REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE OWNER'S OFFICE,CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" FROM FLOORS. REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM CEILING TILES AT FRONT SERVING/COFFEE AREA.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, MUST PROVIDE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 6, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-24-17. INSPECTION # 2028773. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ICE MACHINE, MOPS SINK FAUCET, AND 2 COFFEE MACHINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK FAUCET, AND 2 COFFEE MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Nov 8, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 31, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FORM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO MAITAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS I FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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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 UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUBST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINAIN. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF UPRIGHT FREEZEER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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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 BLACK TAPE ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE 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 FURNANCE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Feb 22, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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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 HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST 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 OPENING INTO CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST SEAL 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 STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAND AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.
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Aug 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP 1-DOOR REACH IN JUICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
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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 IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.
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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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Dec 16, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVE AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP- MAINTAIN
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Jun 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY FROST BUILDUP IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SANDWICH PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE EQUIPMENT AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS.
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May 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT PREP EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 6, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER DOOR GASKET IN FRONT PREP ONE DOOR DAIRY COOLER TORN AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UNUSED COOLER IN REAR PREP MUST 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: WALL BASEBOARD COVING IN REAR STORAGE AND AT FRONT TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DRY FOOD/FREEZER STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. must not use duct tape to repair toilet tank top.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN FRONT DAIRY COOLER. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED.
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Feb 24, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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 FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(SANDWICH),TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SUCH ASKITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND WITHOUT WASHING HAND PUT ON FOOD GLOVES AND START TO MAKE SANDWICH.HAND WASHING PROCEDURE EXPLAINED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010 HOOOO71119-12
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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 AND PAINT INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER COFFE STATION, NEAR THE SIDE EXIT DOOR.ALSO CLEAN SHELF UNDER THE CASH REGISTER(BEBRI BUIL UP).REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUIL-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER( NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR).
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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. REPAIR BROKEN CEILING IN REAR AREA,ABOVE FRAME DOOR,ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. ALL EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINANT IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 18, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER, EXCESS BUILD-UP OF FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS.
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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.REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 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.REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN MILK COOLER(FRONT AREA)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emerald City Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Emerald City Coffee on file is from Jun 26, 2020. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Emerald City Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Emerald City Coffee.
Has Emerald City Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Emerald City Coffee have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Emerald City Coffee 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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