Northstar Coffee — Hot Dog Stand

2570 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Northstar Coffee — Hot Dog Stand four times, with records going back to 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Northstar Coffee — Hot Dog Stand since Mar 17, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “* certified food manager on site”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2016

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TEMPERATURE OF HAND WASH SINK WAS 67.3F AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS 75.3F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HOT DOGS, ROAST BEEF ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATE AND A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Nov 18, 2015

Routine

4 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS HOT DOGS, ITALIAN BEEF PORK ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012(A).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REMOVE DIR AND DEBRIS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS INSIDE FRONT STORAGE SHED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Jul 23, 2014

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 16, 2014

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND 5 POUNDS OF SLICED TOMATOES (VALUED AT $7) IN PREP AREA AT A TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOMATOES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature

Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL FOUND NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (TEMPERATURE OF 64.2F ONLY). VIOLATION CORRECTED AT 1:10PM. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PHF'S) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST ALWAYS BE ON SITE WHEN SERVING AND PREPARING PHF'S SUCH AS BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES, PORK, ETC. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND WITH A LEAK FROM COMPARTMENT BASE. ATTACHED GREASE TRAP FOUND WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MICROWAVE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Northstar Coffee — Hot Dog Stand last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Northstar Coffee — Hot Dog Stand on file is from Mar 17, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Northstar Coffee — Hot Dog Stand?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Northstar Coffee — Hot Dog Stand.

Has Northstar Coffee — Hot Dog Stand's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Northstar Coffee — Hot Dog Stand 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 — Hot Dog Stand 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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