Filter Coffee Lounge
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2017
74
Score
Across the available record, Filter Coffee Lounge has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 8, 2017. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Filter Coffee Lounge's record stops at Aug 8, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Filter Coffee Lounge on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Aug 8, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS UNPLUGGED AND NOT BEING USED HAS MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUIDLUP COVERING THE INTERIOR SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OR REMOVE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT FROM FACILITY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LOWER COMPARTMENT FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BAESMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP 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 DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENTS, CEILING DUCTS, AND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE LIGHT FIXTURE OVER THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREAS PREPARING FOOD OR BEVERAGES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 15, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER PIPE AT ROASTING COFFEE STORAGE/AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPE OBSERVED DIRTY,BROKEN CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.NO CARDBOARDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. WRAPS AROUND DUCTS ABOVE THE HOOD WITH GREAS BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE FLAT GRILL AND DEEP FRYER,ALSO BY THE DISH ROOM. NEED TO REPLACE.FLOOR TILE BROKEN UNEVEN UNDER THE OVEN/SMALL COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE,NEED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE. WATER BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE SHELVES,IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE(BASEMENT AREA)NEED TO REMOVE WATER KEEP AREA DRY
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EAST BRICK WALL WITH WHITE DEBRIS AND FLAKY TO THE TOUCH,DUST FROM IT ON TOP THE FOOD CAN GOODS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID WALL ,BASEMENT AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WALL OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE IS LEAKING. ALSO MUST PROVIDE ADDITION WATER(HOT/COLD) TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA BY THE KITCHEN WINDOW.ALSO AT SAME SINK MUST REPAIR HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES TOO TIGHT UNABLE TO OPEN OR CLOSE EASILY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.INFORMATION GIVEN
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Oct 11, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND TAGGED DISPLAY COOLER IN USE.UNIT WAS TAGGED ON 9-29-16,REPORT #1965517.DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENTS NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE:TOP PART OF THE UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 54F TO 54.3F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:TOFU,HUMMUS,CHEESE AND ETC. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) UNIT REMAINS TAGGED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FROM TAGGED COOLER(9-29-16,REPORT#1965517) FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: WHITE HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 50F; RED HUMMS AT TEMP OF 51.9F; FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF46.7F.SLICED TOFU AT TEMP OF 45.5F; SHREEDED CHEESES AT TEMP OF 46F TO 48F AND COOKED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 45.7F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 13 ,VALUE 50 . CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-29-16,REPORT #1965517 #19-OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINATINED.A LAYER OF ENCRUSTED WASTE OIL ON TOP THE CONTAINER AND AROUND THE EDGE OF THE COONTAINER.EXTRA DEBRIS UNDER THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CONTAINER AND GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 TODAY OBSERVED WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT CLEANED,STILL HAS ECRUSTED OIL ON TOP AND AROUND THE EDGE. PRESENTLY AN EMPLOYEE IS SCRAPING/CLEANING THE SAID CONTAINER CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER PIPE AT ROASTING COFFEE STORAGE/AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPE OBSERVED DIRTY,BROKEN CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.NO CARDBOARDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. WRAPS AROUND DUCTS ABOVE THE HOOD WITH GREAS BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE FLAT GRILL AND DEEP FRYER,ALSO BY THE DISH ROOM. NEED TO REPLACE.FLOOR TILE BROKEN UNEVEN UNDER THE OVEN/SMALL COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE,NEED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE. WATER BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE SHELVES,IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE(BASEMENT AREA)NEED TO REMOVE WATER KEEP AREA DRY
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EAST BRICK WALL WITH WHITE DEBRIS AND FLAKY TO THE TOUCH,DUST FROM IT ON TOP THE FOOD CAN GOODS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID WALL ,BASEMENT AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WALL OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE IS LEAKING. ALSO MUST PROVIDE ADDITION WATER(HOT/COLD) TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA BY THE KITCHEN WINDOW.ALSO AT SAME SINK MUST REPAIR HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES TOO TIGHT UNABLE TO OPEN OR CLOSE EASILY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.INFORMATION GIVEN
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENTS NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE:TOP PART OF THE UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 60.2F TO 62.7F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:TOFU,HUMMUS,CHEESE AND ETC. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED SALSAUGE AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 47.8F; CUCUMBER SALAD AT TEMP OF 53.8F; PRE-PACKAGE TOFU AT TEMP OF 52.7F; WHITE HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 50.1F; RED HUMMS AT TEMP OF 54.1F; FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.6F. COOKED FOOD WAS PREPARED YESTERDAY(9-28-16)PER MANAGER STATEMENT. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6,VALUE 40. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. A LAYER OF ENCRUSTED WASTE OIL ON TOP THE CONTAINER AND AROUND THE EDGE OF THE COONTAINER.EXTRA DEBRIS UNDER THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CONTAINER AND GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-29-15,REPORT #1592157 #32-SURFACE OF WOOD PANELS INSTALLED BETWEEN THE CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA AND COFFEE ROASTING AREA ARE NOT CLEANABLE AND HAS A ROUGH SURFACE. #33-DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE TABLE LEGS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELF BELOW THE STEAM TABLE TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER PIPE AT ROASTING COFFEE STORAGE/AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPE OBSERVED DIRTY,BROKEN CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.NO CARDBOARDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. WRAPS AROUND DUCTS ABOVE THE HOOD WITH GREAS BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE FLAT GRILL AND DEEP FRYER,ALSO BY THE DISH ROOM. NEED TO REPLACE.FLOOR TILE BROKEN UNEVEN UNDER THE OVEN/SMALL COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE,NEED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE. WATER BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE SHELVES,IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE(BASEMENT AREA)NEED TO REMOVE WATER KEEP AREA DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EAST BRICK WALL WITH WHITE DEBRIS AND FLAKY TO THE TOUCH,DUST FROM IT ON TOP THE FOOD CAN GOODS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID WALL ,BASEMENT AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WALL OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE IS LEAKING. ALSO MUST PROVIDE ADDITION WATER(HOT/COLD) TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA BY THE KITCHEN WINDOW.ALSO AT SAME SINK MUST REPAIR HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES TOO TIGHT UNABLE TO OPEN OR CLOSE EASILY.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.INFORMATION GIVEN
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Jan 6, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SURFACE OF WOOD PANELS INSTALLED BETWEEN THE CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA AND COFFEE ROASTING AREA ARE NOT CLEANABLE AND HAS A ROUGH SURFACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE TABLE LEGS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELF BELOW THE STEAM TABLE
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Dec 29, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. THERE IS NO BARRIER OR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND THE COFFEE ROASTER. OBSERVED CUSTOMER CHAIRS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE COFFEE ROASTER IN THE SEATING AREA ACROSS FROM THE COFFEE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER OR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND ROASTING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1199694 ON 1/23/15 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL THREE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE TABLE LEGS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELF BELOW THE STEAM TABLE.
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Jan 23, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY METAL PREP TABLE AND FOUND A TRAY OF READY TO EAT CROISSANTS STORED ON TOP OF SAME SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED FOOD AND PREP TABLE TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND STORAGE. FIVE READY TO EAT MUFFINS IN A PAN ON TOP OF THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE AT THE FRONT CASHIER/COFFEE PREP AREA ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC, UNCOVERED OR PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED. ALSO OBSERVED RAW EGGS (4 DOZEN)BEING STORED ON SHELVING ABOVE READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND RAW EGGS (10 DOZEN)BEING STORED OVER OPEN CASES OF RAW, FRESH ASSORTED PRODUCE INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE EGGS AND PROPERLY STORED ON BOTTOM SHELVING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 4-14-14 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. NOT FOUND ON THE PREMISES. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ICE BUCKET MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER/SNEEZE GUARD/SEPARATION BETWEEN THE FRONT PREP WAITING AREA/SEATING AND THE COFFEE ROASTER USED TO PREPARE AND ROAST COFFEE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKS LINE FRYER AND GAS STOVE AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE THE REAR KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN FRUIT FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL THREE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Apr 14, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CRACK AN EGG ON THE CUTTING BOARD, THEN WIPE SURFACE WITH A DRY TOWEL, THEN PROCEED TO PREPARE ADDITIONAL FOOD ON THE SAME CUTTING BOARD WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING THE CUTTING BOARD FIRST. DEMONSTRATED HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE THE SURFACE FOR THE EMPLOYEE, EMPLOYEE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED SURFACE. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT FREEZER SHELVES WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SHELVES OR REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND CARDBOARD LINERS BEING USED ON KITCHEN SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND TORN GASKETS ON KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SMALL CUTTING BOARD NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LONG WHITE CUTTING BOARD BY THE FLAT TOP BOTH WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON ALL GASKETS OF COOLERS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED 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: FOUND DIRT, DUST, AND GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS, CEILINGS, AND ATTACHED VENTILATION AND PIPES ABOVE AND AROUND EXHAUST HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment through-out premises not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary article stored in basement. Intructed to remove all unused personal articles co mingled in basement storage room.
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Nov 20, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#1300435 DATED:11/13/12.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#1300435 DATED:11/13/12.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#1300435 DATED:11/13/12.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#1300435 DATED:11/13/12.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#1300435 DATED:11/13/12.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#1300435 DATED:11/13/12.
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Nov 13, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PASTRY ITEMS OUT ON FRONT COUNTER AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION, NOT WRAPPED AND COVERED, AND NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO WRAP AND COVER AT ONCE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OVERHEAD DOOR IN GARAGE AREA, AND OUTER DOOR GARAGE ATTACHED TO RESTAURANT, LEADING INTO KITCHEN AREA, NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BOTTOM DOORS INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL AND REPAIR, AND MUST PROVIDE A UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, MANAGER PRESENT A PAID RECEIPT FOR RECIPROCITY FOR CITY CERTIFICATE, LAST YEAR NOV. 10, 2011, AND HAS NOT FOLLOWED UP ON GETTING THE CERTIFICATE SINCE THAT TIME, Cold Chicken Cold-Hold Unit 38.90 �F Hot Soup Hot-Hold Unit 145.90 �F Cold Ham Cold-Hold Unit 39.90 �F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GUARD AT COFFEE GRINDER FRONT SERVICE AREA TO PROTECT FROM THE PUBLIC, RESTICT USING CARD BOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE AND REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSATION IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND COUNTER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER WHERE FROZEN FRUIT IS STORED
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RE-SEAL DUSTY BRICK SURFACES IN BASEMENT AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS DUSTY ABOVE PREP AREA, AND INSIDE COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST STORE OVEN UNDER EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR PROVIDE THE PAPERS STATING THE KILOWATTS TO OVEN, MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
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Nov 10, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Nov 3, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. OUTER OVERHEAD DOOR IN GARAGE AREA, AND OUTER DOOR GARAGE ATTACHED TO RESTAURANT, NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BOTTOM DOORS INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED Cold Chicken Cold-Hold Unit 38.90 �F Hot Soup Hot-Hold Unit 145.90 �F Cold Ham Cold-Hold Unit 39.90 �F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
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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. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR FLOOR VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA, AND ABOVE DISH MACHINE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS DUSTY ABOVE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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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. MUST STORE OVEN UNDER EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR PROVIDE THE KILOWATTS TO OVEN
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Jan 6, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Filter Coffee Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Filter Coffee Lounge on file is from Aug 8, 2017. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Filter Coffee Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Filter Coffee Lounge.
Has Filter Coffee Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Filter Coffee Lounge have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Filter Coffee Lounge 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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