Red Beard Coffee Roasters

1948 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 3, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Red Beard Coffee Roasters stretching back to 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on May 3, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Red Beard Coffee Roasters's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 3, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Red Beard Coffee Roasters is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 3, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE FRONT BAR ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DUST.
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Nov 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 30, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A PEST CONTROL COMPANY LICENSED BY IDPH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER STRENGTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIPPER WELL AT THE FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE DIPPER WELL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Beard Coffee Roasters last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Beard Coffee Roasters on file is from May 3, 2018. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Red Beard Coffee Roasters' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Beard Coffee Roasters have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Red Beard Coffee Roasters means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.