Hero Coffee
Last inspected: Jun 19, 2017
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Score
Hero Coffee has been inspected four times since 2015. The most recent report on file is from Jun 19, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Hero Coffee is from Jun 19, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “toilet room doors self closing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hero Coffee is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 19, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING 1 STOPPER AND SANDWICH COOLER CUTTING BOARD SURFACE STAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/REPLACE SANDWICH CUTTING BOARD, REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
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Aug 5, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING COFFEE BEANS IN THE REAR AREA.ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR/RESEAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA IN FRONT OF THE CURTAIN ENTRANCE WAY LEADING TO THE PREP AREA. ALSO THE FLOOR TILES IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA AS WELL IN FRONT OF THE SANDWICH PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM.FOUND NOT IN WORKING ORDER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER MAKING SANDWICHES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS MUST HAVE THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 29, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED THERE WAS CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES OR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED STAFF ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED OR COOKED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 1145AM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. VIOLATIONS #35, 36 AND 38 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT COMPLETED ON 3/16/2015. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS #35 EXPOSED BRICK WALL NEAR PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH SUCH THAT ITS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN; #36 LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AND #38 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE COFFEE EXPRESSO UNIT AT PREP AREA AND AT MOP SINK. NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE MINOR VIOLATIONS BY 8/5/2016.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING COFFEE BEANS IN THE REAR AREA.ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR/RESEAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA IN FRONT OF THE CURTAIN ENTRANCE WAY LEADING TO THE PREP AREA. ALSO THE FLOOR TILES IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA AS WELL IN FRONT OF THE SANDWICH PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM.FOUND NOT IN WORKING ORDER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER MAKING SANDWICHES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS MUST HAVE THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 16, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXPOSED BRICK WALL NEAR PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH SUCH THAT ITS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE COFFEE EXPRESSO UNIT AT PREP AREA AND AT MOP SINK. NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREAS AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS TO 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 Jun 19, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hero Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “toilet room doors self closing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hero Coffee.
Has Hero Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hero Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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