Ex Libris Science Digest Coffee
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2024
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Score
Across the available record, Ex Libris Science Digest Coffee has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 31, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Ex Libris Science Digest Coffee is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 5, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BEVERAGE MACHINES, DRAFT COOLER, AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, COFFEE BEANS, ETC). GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN CORNER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NEAR DISPLAY CASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Mar 2, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 19, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF SPINACH QUICHE AND 4LBS OF HAM AND CHEESE OR LORRAINE QUICHE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 51-54 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE BEING STORED IN CARTS ON THE DOCK OUTSIDE OF THE VERMIN PROOF GARBAGE ROOM. MUST PROPERLY STORE GARBAGE INSIDE VERMIN PROOF ROOM AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1386556 ON 11/10/2015 NOT CORRECTED. (32)MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 3-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER FROM FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS. (36)MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA,(42)MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SINKS AND CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND UNDER SHELVING RACKS.
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Nov 10, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED FOOD BOUGHT IN FROM VARIOUS RESTAURANTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER FROM FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CALCUIM BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MJUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 2, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 1, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (LEFT FAUCET)ALSO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Mar 30, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COUNTERS IN PREP AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 2ND HAND SINK FROM THE ENTRANCE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST ALSO INCREASE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE 1ST HAND SINK FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND RECYCLED MATERIALS IN DOCK STORAGE AREA.
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Dec 19, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Nov 18, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ex Libris Science Digest Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ex Libris Science Digest Coffee on file is from Oct 31, 2024. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ex Libris Science Digest Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ex Libris Science Digest Coffee.
Has Ex Libris Science Digest Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ex Libris Science Digest Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ex Libris Science Digest 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.
How often is Ex Libris Science Digest Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ex Libris Science Digest Coffee is inspected about once every two years on average.
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