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Ohio House Coffee Shop

600 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2012
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Ohio House Coffee Shop has three inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 16, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS STORED OR HELD IN ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS (PRE-PORTIONED), MUST BE DATED & LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND THE GARBAGE BIN MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS & BATHROOM VENTS MUST BE FREE OF DUST. THE DOOR FRAME IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE SEALED (NOTED GAPS BETWEEN THE WALL & DOOR FRAME). The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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90
Jan 5, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT SINGLE-USE UTENSILS THAT ARE STORED UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAINT THE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE MEN'S RESTROOM TOILET IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. MANAGEMENT PLACED AN OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON THE DOOR TO THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE WOMEN'S RESTROOM UNTIL THE TOILET IS REPAIRED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERTOPS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Feb 9, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. Must clean interior of cabinet under steamtable and maintain.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Must provide interior thermometers for all coolers.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ohio House Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ohio House Coffee Shop on file is from Mar 16, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ohio House Coffee Shop?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ohio House Coffee Shop.

Has Ohio House Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ohio House Coffee Shop have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ohio House Coffee Shop 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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