Left Coast Wells
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2019
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Left Coast Wells stretching back to 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Left Coast Wells is from Apr 23, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“City of chicago food service sanitation certificate” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Left Coast Wells on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Apr 23, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SEERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF.... ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, REMINDER STATEMENT, OR DISCLOSURE FOR MENU ITEMS (EGGS) THAT WILL BE SERVED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE NOT DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENTS
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FRESH JUICE BOTTLED ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING, NO UNPASTEURIZED OR USE BY DATE ON BOTTLES PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PACKAGED FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELF OF FIRST FLOOR CAFE MISSING FOOD IDENTITY AND ALLERGEN LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: SPOONS IN USE STORED IN A STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: STAIR CASE LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR OVERLOOK PREP AREA OF 1ST FLOOR CAFE WHERE CUSTOMER COULD CONTAMINATE OPEN FOOD CONTAINER AND PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PROTECT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR PERSON IN CHARGE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jul 5, 2018
Complaint
4 critical violations. 5 major violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD IN THE SALAD COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.NOTED: FISH, 54 DEGREES F; COOKED BROCCOLI, 55 DEGREES F; COUSCOUS, 54 DEGREES F; COOKED OATS, 60 DEGREES F; COOKED TOMATOES, 48 DEGREES F; CHEESE, 52 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005, REFER TO VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CODE 4-301.11 OBSERVED COOK LINE SALAD COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52 DEGREES F WITH TCS FOODS STORED IN SIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HANDS TO SLICE BANANA AND PLACE THEM INTO A BOWL OF OATMEAL. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED OATMEAL, WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF COOKED BEANS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 90 DEGREES F ON THE COUNTER NEXT TO THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135 DEGREES F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 2 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $5. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO VALID CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, MILK) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, REMINDER STATEMENT, OR DISCLOSURE FOR MENU ITEMS (EGGS) THAT WILL BE SERVED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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May 18, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TOP COOLER BEHIND REGISTERS AT FIRST FLOOR HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49 DEGREES F WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. ALSO NOTED THE 2ND FLOOR SALAD COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 46 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNITS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD HELD IN THE STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: NOTED BEANS, 108 DEGREES F; MARINARA SAUCE, 108 DEGREES F AND CURRY SAUCE, 110 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS WORTH $30 OF THESE PRODUCTS. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE 2ND FLOOR SALAD COOLER. NOTED: CUT AND COOKED TOMATOES, 49 DEGREES F; CHEESE, 47 DEGREES F; COOKED BROCCOLI, 46 DEGREES F; COOKED GREEN BEANS, 49 DEGREES F; COUS COUS, 57 DEGREES F; SALMON, 45 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $75 FROM THIS COOLER. ALSO NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER (BEHIND THE REGISTERS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED POTATOES, 49 DEGREES F; YOGURT, 50 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 7 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $20 FROM THIS COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO VALID CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MAKING SMOOTHIES AT 1ST FLOOR BAR WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAT, HAIR NET, ETC FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Sep 18, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNECESSARY SPLASH GUARD MAKING EXPOSED HAND SINK (LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA IN CORNER) HARD TO ACCESS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPLASHGUARD SO THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED COUNTERS ON 1 ST FLOOR PREP AREA UNFINISHED. FINISH COUNTERS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS LOCATED IN SECOND FLOOR. REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT ON 1ST FLOOR. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO UTILIZE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Left Coast Wells last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Left Coast Wells on file is from Apr 23, 2019. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Left Coast Wells?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Left Coast Wells.
Has Left Coast Wells' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Left Coast Wells have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Left Coast Wells 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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