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Lavazza

33 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 26, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Lavazza has five inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Lavazza was last inspected on Oct 26, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Lavazza's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 26, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 26, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR CORNERS OF THE ICE MACHINE LID AND THE SIDE FILTER TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE TOP AND THE SIDES TO REMOVE GRIME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PROFUSE LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE 1-COMP SINK ACROSS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER DURING INSPECTION NOT WEARING A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS IN PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND 3 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HAND SINK SURROUNDED WITH SOILED UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FREE FROM ANY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: GELATO DISPLAY CASE LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 4, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY DISH MACHINE AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. WHEN THE MACHINE IS USED IT LEAKS. MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE LID.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, COFFEE SPILLS, BEANS AND COFFEE GROUNDS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES UNDER 3COMP SINK AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT COMP SINK.
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Nov 10, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. LARGE CUTTING BOARD NOT FITTING IN SMALL 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE MULTI-USE UTENSILS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN SINK
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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.BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED FOR TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 1, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SELLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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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. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND COFFEE GRINDER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lavazza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lavazza on file is from Oct 26, 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 four times, more than any other issue at Lavazza.

Has Lavazza's inspection record improved over time?

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