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Northstar Coffee

1919 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2017
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Northstar Coffee has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2011. On Dec 18, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Northstar Coffee dates to Dec 18, 2017.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

Northstar Coffee's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
22
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT DOOR ON, 2 DOOR RUBBERMAID STORAGE UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM SITE, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
90
Jun 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE CONTAINER FOR PACKAGED CHIPS BROKEN LID, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SMALL BOX FREEZER INTERIOR EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
33
90
Aug 6, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
31
95
Feb 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls by 3 compartment sink not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
35
86
Sep 29, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL HOLDER CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO EXPOSED HAND SINK.
12
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL DIVIDER/BARRIER BETWEEN STEAM TABLE AND PUBLIC.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST SEAL/PAINT RAW CONCRETE BEHIND PREP AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.-------MUST ADJUST BOTTOM DOOR SWEEP AT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR (HOME DEPOT).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING ABOVE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.--------MUST INSTALL WALL/DIVIDER BEHIND FRONT REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
38
78
Sep 9, 2011
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Northstar Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Northstar Coffee on file is from Dec 18, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Northstar Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Northstar Coffee.

Has Northstar Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Northstar Coffee 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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