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Hero Coffee

1912 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 20, 2017
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Hero Coffee three times, with records going back to 2017. Hero Coffee was last inspected on Dec 20, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Hero Coffee's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 20, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 20, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. WATER WAS TURNED OFF. MANAGER TURN ON HOT WATER. HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER NOW AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE OR USED BY DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA/DISWASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST 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: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jun 20, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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78
Jan 17, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE HEATING UNIT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hero Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hero Coffee on file is from Dec 20, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hero Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hero Coffee.

Has Hero Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hero 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.

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