Groundswell Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2021
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Score
Groundswell Cafe appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2021. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Groundswell Cafe since Jan 12, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Previous core violation corrected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Groundswell Cafe is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 4, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (COFFEE WITH MILK, SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2356517 ON 1/10/20: 51 - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. 56 - OBSERVED THAT LIGHT BULBS OVER FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT SHATTERPROOF OR SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM.
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Jan 3, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI PRODUCTS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/14/2019 REPORT #2252516 ARE NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #39 OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT THE WEST END OF COUNTER AREA PREVENTING THE ENTERING OF NON-FOOD PERSONNEL ENTERING AND CONTAMINATING FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT UP A BARRIER SUCH AS A SECURE SWINGING DOOR AT THIS AREA VIOLATION # 53 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION .7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT LIGHT BULBS OVER FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT SHATTER PROOF OR SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP WITH LONG HAIR AND IMPROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Jan 14, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005- NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT THE WEST END OF COUNTER AREA PREVENTING THE ENTERING OF NON-FOOD PERSONEL ENTERING AND CONTAMINATING FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT UP A BARRIER SUCH AS A SECURE SWINGING DOOR AT THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD. CORE VIOLATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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May 3, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND WOODEN SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND INTERIOR OF ICED COFFEE COOLER NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE SUPPLIES BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 29, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE SUPPLIES BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND WOODEN SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND INTERIOR OF ICED COFFEE COOLER NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: No IDPH, ANSI approved foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
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May 22, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICES AT BATHROOM DOORS, MUST PROVIDE,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Groundswell Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Groundswell Cafe on file is from Jan 12, 2021. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Groundswell Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “previous core violation corrected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Groundswell Cafe.
Has Groundswell Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Groundswell Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Groundswell Cafe 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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