Robust Coffee Lounge

416 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60610
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2015
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Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Robust Coffee Lounge, the earliest from 2013. The most recent visit was on Feb 27, 2015. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Robust Coffee Lounge's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 27, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “* certified food manager on site” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Robust Coffee Lounge trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspection History
Feb 27, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: EGGS 59.3F,SAUSAGE 47.4F,SALMON 48.4F,SAUSAGE 49.2F AND CHICKEN 50.5F (WALK IN COOLER).MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH APPROXIMATELY $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WAS SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,PORK,SAUSAGE SOUP ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NOTED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR LAST INSPECTION POSTED/DISPLAYED IN VIEW TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 FROM REPORT #1434411 DATED 4/1/2014 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, GARBAGE CANS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE AND ON HALL WAY OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. STILL NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, GARBAGE CANS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE AND ON HALL WAY OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. STILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ON SITE AND STARTED TREATING FOR FLYING INSECT,(SECOND VISIT FROM DAY OF INSPECTION).BY END OF INSPECTION FLYING INSECT PROBLEM WAS UNDER CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE MONITORING.PREMISES NOW HAS A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-42-090
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: STILL NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,CHICKEN,SANDWICHES,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED AND A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 10:00 AM. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS, CLEAN,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 1, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY,GRAYISH AND PINKISH SUBSTANCE AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE ICE AND STARTED CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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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: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, GARBAGE CANS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE AND ON HALL WAY OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY.ALSO NOTED PREMISES TO HAVE AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (ONE PAGE OF RECEIPT PRESENTED WITH NO LICENSE, SCHEMATICS OR LIST OF CHEMICAL USED). MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UPON BEING REINSPECTED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,CHICKEN,SANDWICHES,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED AND A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND USED BY DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN CHEST FREEZERS AT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE/OFFICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS, CLEAN,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 15, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Robust Coffee Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Robust Coffee Lounge on file is from Feb 27, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Robust Coffee Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Robust Coffee Lounge.

Has Robust Coffee Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Robust Coffee Lounge have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Robust Coffee Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.