Hope Coffeehouse — Hope Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 20, 2019
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Hope Coffeehouse — Hope Cafe stretching back to 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 20, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Hope Coffeehouse — Hope Cafe since Dec 20, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 20, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUCED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM TRASH RECPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 4, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 23, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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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: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES APPROX 45 DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN CABINETS BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,IN CLUTTERED CLOSETS, DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN BASEMENT AREA BENEATH THE STAIRCASE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF CABINETS,COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AND AROUND PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN WHERE NOTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE EXPRESSO UNIT, ICE MAKER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2014
License
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: THE PREP SERVICE AREA NEEDS A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO PROTECT THIS AREA AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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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: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES APPROX 45 OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN CABINETS BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,IN CLUTTERED CLOSETS,DRY STORAGE ROOM,IN BASEMENT AREA BENEATH THE STAIRCASE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE FRONT DOOR AT BOTTOM CENTER IS NOT RODENT PROOF APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,FRONT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF CABINETS,COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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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 ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AND AROUND PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN WHERE NOTED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAS DAMAGED SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMP SINK. HAS NO GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMP SINK. HAS A LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. HAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE EXPRESSO UNIT,ICE MAKER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA BY EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 10, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hope Coffeehouse — Hope Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hope Coffeehouse — Hope Cafe on file is from Dec 20, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hope Coffeehouse — Hope Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hope Coffeehouse — Hope Cafe.
Has Hope Coffeehouse — Hope Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hope Coffeehouse — Hope Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hope Coffeehouse — Hope Cafe 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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