Euro Cappuccino

5759 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2011

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Euro Cappuccino three times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2011. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Euro Cappuccino since Apr 20, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Euro Cappuccino's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2011

Routine

7 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-raw chicken at 41.9 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager msut be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date foods not in original containers.

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

Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, storage shelves, exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Ceiling tile not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Light bulbs in prep area not shielded or covered. Instructed to install shileds with end caps or light covers to prevent bulbs from shattering.

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

Inspector notes: Hot water not provided at handsink in men's toilet room. Instructed to provided hot running water. Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provide sink stoppers.

Sep 14, 2010

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Sep 7, 2010

Routine

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY,SERVICE,PREPARATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION,FOUND INTERIOR ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY,BLACK MOLD,CLINGING TO THE MACHINE AND WALLS TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER,TAGGED MACHINE NOT TO BE USED,CITATION ISSUED ;GIVEN 5 DAYS 09-14-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION

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

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 12 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BAR AREA COUNTER,CAPPUCCINO MACHINE,3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED;MUST NOT HAVE FLIES IN THE PREMISES;GIVEN 5 DAYS 09-14-10 TO CORREECT THE VIOLATION

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. UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SMELLS SEWAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR UNDER THE SINK

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. AIR FAN AND VENT COVER IN BAR COUNTER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST REMOVE MATERIALS NOT NEEDED IN THE RESTAURANT

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Euro Cappuccino last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Euro Cappuccino on file is from Apr 20, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Euro Cappuccino?

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

Has Euro Cappuccino's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Euro Cappuccino have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Euro Cappuccino 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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