Hero Coffee Bar

439 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 28, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2014, Hero Coffee Bar has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 28, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Hero Coffee Bar since Jun 28, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “* certified food manager on site” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 28, 2016

Tag Removal

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( EGGS, DELI MEAT )INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Jun 21, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOLER AT 52.5F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE DELI MEAT AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 10 LBS OF DELI MEATS, 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AND 3 LBS OF LIQUID EGGS TEMPERATURE AT 54.5F STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITAION ISSEUD 7-38-005(A)FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MISSING AND INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GOOD WORKING ONES.

Nov 13, 2015

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (MILK, TUNA, BACON AND TURKEY) ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARODUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED/SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS MISSING INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND SHIELD THE LIGHTS.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STOPPER HANDLE UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Oct 27, 2014

License

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF GROUT AT COVING, AND COVING IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: ALL CONSTRUCTION TOOLS AND CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: SCOOPS FOR COFFEE BEANS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hero Coffee Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hero Coffee Bar on file is from Jun 28, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hero Coffee Bar?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hero Coffee Bar.

Has Hero Coffee Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hero Coffee Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hero Coffee Bar 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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