Lavazza

111 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2015

Score

Low Risk

Lavazza appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Lavazza dates to Jan 6, 2015.

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.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2015

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST LOOSE TOILET HANDLE AT TOILET WATER TANK IN THE RESTROOM. MUST REATTACH WHITE CABINET DOOR AT THE COFFEE MAKING STATION.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT ALL WALL EDGES IN THE PREP AREA AND AT ALL CORNERS. MUST ALSO REPAINT ABOVE STATED SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REATTACH WALL PVC AT LOWER RIGHT CORNER BETWEEN THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND THE MOP SINK TO SEAL OPENING.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER'S WITH THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST OBTAIN ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT.

Aug 7, 2014

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN KNIFE HOLDER NOT PUT KNIVES BETWEEN PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL REACH IN COOLERS 1ST AND BASEMENT AREA, ALL COUNTERTOPS AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL TO CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Feb 7, 2013

Routine

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES AT PREP AREA.

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

Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES AT GARBAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CHIPPED WALLS AT FRONT CUSTOMER SITTING AREA NEXT TO PACKAGED COFFEE DISPLAY AREA AND AT WALLBASE LOCATED NEXT TO FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 1, 2011

Routine

1 minor violation.

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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. MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Oct 1, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found containers not stored properly on shelving units.

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. Found exterior of 3 compartment sink not clean.

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

Inspector notes: Found unnecessary clutter stored on 3 compartmnet sink.(backpacks, clothes ,,etc.)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lavazza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lavazza on file is from Jan 6, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lavazza?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lavazza.

Has Lavazza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lavazza 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 Lavazza 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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