Lou Mitchell's Express /Haagen Dazs/Graystone Coff
Last inspected: Aug 24, 2012
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Inspectors have visited Lou Mitchell's Express /Haagen Dazs/Graystone Coff five times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Aug 24, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Lou Mitchell's Express /Haagen Dazs/Graystone Coff since Aug 24, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 24, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON CEILING/SIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER INTERIOR. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER LINE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Feb 27, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED
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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. COOKING HOOD DIRTY ,INSTRUCTED TO CALL SERVICE FOR CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM DOOR OF THE STORAGE AREA ,LOWER LEVEL TO PREVENT INSECTS,PESTS FROM ENTERING
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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. INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COUNTER TOP BETWEEN DISPLAY CABINET AND COFFEE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; UNDER AND BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE FRONT AREA UNCLEAN 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. FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN,FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA LOWER LEVEL NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS
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Nov 1, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front prep cooler not maintained. Prep cooler has no food products, however not in working condition or maintaining 40 F or below. Instructed to repair and have cooler running at 40 F or below or remove from premises. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler. Cutting boards in maintained in front and rear prep areas. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage cabinet and shelves under counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and electrical room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
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Feb 14, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Feb 7, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;FOUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WITH SEWER SMELL;GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION 02-14-11,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP
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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. INTERIOR OR 3 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING BASEWALLS IN THE HANDSINK AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE PROVIDED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK MUST BE FIXED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lou Mitchell's Express /Haagen Dazs/Graystone Coff last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lou Mitchell's Express /Haagen Dazs/Graystone Coff on file is from Aug 24, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lou Mitchell's Express /Haagen Dazs/Graystone Coff?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lou Mitchell's Express /Haagen Dazs/Graystone Coff.
Has Lou Mitchell's Express /Haagen Dazs/Graystone Coff's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lou Mitchell's Express /Haagen Dazs/Graystone Coff have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lou Mitchell's Express /Haagen Dazs/Graystone Coff 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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