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Overflow Coffee Bar,L3c

1550 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2017
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Overflow Coffee Bar,L3c has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 12, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Overflow Coffee Bar,L3c's record stops at Sep 12, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Overflow Coffee Bar,L3c on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULB BLOWN ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN IN DISREPAIR AND CAUSING WATER TO LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
38
90
Jul 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: inadequate lighting in dish washing area, instructed to provide.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: leaky faucet at 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: missing thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to provide.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: dusty ice scoop holder, instructed to clean and maintain.
43
78
Aug 20, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND UNDER REAR SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
34
95
Jul 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COFFEE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COFFEE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS. STORAGE AREA FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
86
Nov 21, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT WHEN DRAIN IS OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
38
90
Sep 18, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS. (CLOTHES,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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86
Mar 11, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Overflow Coffee Bar,L3c last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Overflow Coffee Bar,L3c on file is from Sep 12, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Overflow Coffee Bar,L3c?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Overflow Coffee Bar,L3c.

Has Overflow Coffee Bar,L3c's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Overflow Coffee Bar,L3c have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Overflow Coffee Bar,L3c 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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