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John Hancock Observatory — Lavazza Espression

875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2011
86
Score
Low Risk

John Hancock Observatory — Lavazza Espression appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2010. John Hancock Observatory — Lavazza Espression was last inspected on Sep 12, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that John Hancock Observatory — Lavazza Espression's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 12, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so John Hancock Observatory — Lavazza Espression is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Sep 12, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY CEILING ABOVE THE PREP STATIONS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. DROP-CEILING IS RECOMMENDED ABOVE ALL PREP STATIONS, TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IS SLOW-DRAINING-INSTRUCTED TO FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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Mar 30, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 23, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD PRODUCTS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY OR ANY OTHER TASKS. BOTH PROCEEDED TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATON 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 5-6 FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROLL FOR SERVICE. SERIOS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, STAINED AND CUTS. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF ALL REACH=IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Hancock Observatory — Lavazza Espression last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at John Hancock Observatory — Lavazza Espression on file is from Sep 12, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at John Hancock Observatory — Lavazza Espression?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at John Hancock Observatory — Lavazza Espression.

Has John Hancock Observatory — Lavazza Espression's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at John Hancock Observatory — Lavazza Espression have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at John Hancock Observatory — Lavazza Espression 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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