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Northstar Coffee

4530-4598 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Northstar Coffee has been inspected five times since 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 21, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Northstar Coffee dates to Nov 21, 2016.

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

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHAIRS AT SEATING AREA UPOLSTERY TORN NEEDS REPAIR.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS DIMMING OUT AT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT REPLACED BULBS DURING THIS INSPECTION.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED FOODHANDLER TO PUT ON HAIRNET.
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Oct 24, 2014
Complaint
3 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 SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. TAMALES 153.5*F, CHILI 157.6*F SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCHOOL INFO GIVEN.
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT STEAM TABLE WELLS, AND TOASTER OVEN DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE SEATING AREA PEELING /CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.
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86
Apr 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ICE CHEST NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND ICE CHEST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 17, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.MISSING SNEEZE GUARD AT STEAMTABLE. MUST INSTALL.
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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.EXTERIOR DOORS NOT RODENT PRROF AT BOTTOMS,MIDDLE,SIDES.MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. ALSO EVIDENCE OF 22-MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.RECOMMEND TREATMENT.
18
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.NO HOT WATER IN WASHROOMS-LADIES/MEN'S. MUST PROVIDE.
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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.OPENING IN LOWER WALL IN MOP ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Northstar Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Northstar Coffee on file is from Nov 21, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Northstar Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” 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 three 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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