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Nitecap Coffee Bar

1738 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 30, 2016
86
Score
Low Risk

Nitecap Coffee Bar has been inspected five times since 2013. The most recent visit was on Aug 30, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Nitecap Coffee Bar's record stops at Aug 30, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited four times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Nitecap Coffee Bar is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 30, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER LOCATED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OF REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Aug 23, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1578714 DATED ON 10/8/2015 - 35 SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM. 45 PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER LOCATED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OF REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
41
78
Oct 8, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON ARIZONA COOLER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR UNDER ESPRESSO MACHINE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE DOOR. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW DEVICES ON ICE MAKER, COFFE AND ESPRESSO MACHINES.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR UNDER ESPRESSO MACHINE.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 26, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERTOR THERMOMETERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ARTICLES ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS.
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90
Feb 28, 2013
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nitecap Coffee Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nitecap Coffee Bar on file is from Aug 30, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nitecap Coffee Bar?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nitecap Coffee Bar.

Has Nitecap Coffee Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nitecap Coffee Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nitecap Coffee Bar 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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