Northstar Coffee/Home Depot
Last inspected: Nov 27, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Northstar Coffee/Home Depot 10 times, with records going back to 2010. On Nov 27, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Northstar Coffee/Home Depot is from Nov 27, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Northstar Coffee/Home Depot is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Nov 27, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HOT DOGS, POLISH SAUSAGE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Jan 23, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HOT DOGS, POLISH SAUSAGE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Jun 3, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 26, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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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: DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE EXIT DOOR AT THE HOT DOG KIOSK IN POOR REPAIR. ABOVE STATED DOOR IS BROKEN (DOOR HANDLE BROKEN) DOOR DOESN'T CLOSE AT ALL AND IT IS ALSO NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME. THERE IS A 1/4 IN GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND DOOR. ALSO ALL EXTERIOR DOORS AT THE HOME DEPOT ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE ARE FIVE FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS AND ONE SIDE DOOR BY THE GARDENING SECTION WHICH ALL HAVE A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE FLOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL ABOVE STATED DOORS.ALL ABOVE MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ONE OF TWO NON-WORKING HAND DRYERS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. AT THIS TIME THERE IS ONE WORKING HAND DRYER. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM.
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May 23, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK. HOT WATER TEMP. IS 71F AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ABOVE STATED HAND SINK TO BE AT A MINIMUM OF 85F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. FACILITY GIVEN 48 HOURS TO REPAIR ABOVE STATED HAND SINK.
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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: DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE EXIT DOOR AT THE HOT DOG KIOSK IN POOR REPAIR. ABOVE STATED DOOR IS BROKEN (DOOR HANDLE BROKEN) DOOR DOESN'T CLOSE AT ALL AND IT IS ALSO NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME. THERE IS A 1/4 IN GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND DOOR. ALSO ALL EXTERIOR DOORS AT THE HOME DEPOT ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE ARE FIVE FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS AND ONE SIDE DOOR BY THE GARDENING SECTION WHICH ALL HAVE A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE FLOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL ABOVE STATED DOORS.ALL ABOVE MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ONE OF TWO NON-WORKING HAND DRYERS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. AT THIS TIME THERE IS ONE WORKING HAND DRYER. MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN PLASTIC SIDE WALL PANEL ABOVE THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM.
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Sep 17, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN CABINET DOOR, UNDER COUNTER AREA,
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Apr 18, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
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Apr 11, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY. PUTTING ON THE GLOVES GETTING THE HOT DOG AND BREAD TO SERVE TO THE CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, BOTH EMPLOYEES ARE DOING THE SAME THING FOR SO MANY TIMES WHILE I WAS OBSERVING THEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS EVERY TIME THEY HANDLE MONEY, REMOVE THE GLOVES AND PUT ON THE NEW GLOVES AND AS NEEDED. AND TO WASH THEIR HANDS IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, WITH HAND SOAP, AND WARM WATER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-010B.
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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: FOUND FRONT AND SIDE ENTRANCE DOORS WITH OVER 1 INCH OF A GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE 2 CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GAP AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL.
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Sep 15, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN MICROWAVES, INTERIOR COOLERS FRONT,ALSO FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENT DUSTY BOTH RESTROOMS.
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Sep 8, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2"GAP BETWEEN DOOR. MUST BE TIGHT FITTING.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION (2ND. TIME, 1ST. SHORT FORM COMPLAINT 09-01715684 10/8/09)CITATION ISSUED.
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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.OBSERVED THE FOUR MICROWAVES NOT CLEAN IN EMPLOYEE LUNCH ROOM, INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN LUNCH ROOM NEED CLEANING AND AT HOTDOG STAND THE INTERIOR OR COOLERS FANGUARDS NEED CLEANING.
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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.OBSERVED THE WALL COVING MISSING IN RESTROOM HALLWAY MUST REPLACE.ALSO CEILING VENT DUSTY IN BOTH RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Northstar Coffee/Home Depot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Northstar Coffee/Home Depot on file is from Nov 27, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Northstar Coffee/Home Depot?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Northstar Coffee/Home Depot.
Has Northstar Coffee/Home Depot's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Northstar Coffee/Home Depot have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Northstar Coffee/Home Depot 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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