Royal Coffee
Last inspected: Sep 27, 2018
64
Score
Royal Coffee has been inspected 20 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 27, 2018. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Royal Coffee's record stops at Sep 27, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.
Royal Coffee's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 27, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CAN NOT BE LOCATED ON COFFEE MACHINE HOOKED UP TO WATER LINE. MUST BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVNTION DEVICE TO INSPECTOR AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED REAR STORAGE IN BASEMENT CONTAINING CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS NO LONGER USED AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN
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Sep 19, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 (C)OBSERVED 3 LIVE BABY COCKROACHES IN CABINET CONTAINING CHEMICAL STORAGE. OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON COUNTERTOP WITHIN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. OBERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, ON SHELVES. OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT NEAR ONIONS. MUST ELIMINATE RODENT AND COCKROACH ACTIVITY. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED REAR STORAGE IN BASEMENT CONTAINING CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS NO LONGER USED AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112 OBSERVED NO EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS WITHIN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS MUST BE LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CAN NOT BE LOCATED ON COFFEE MACHINE HOOKED UP TO WATER LINE. MUST BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVNTION DEVICE TO INSPECTOR AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Apr 18, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN REFRIGERATORS WITHIN KITCHEN NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Apr 11, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN WITH DIRTY DISHES PILED UP INSIDE SINK. OBSERVED LARGE GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SINK MAKING SINK INACCESSIBLE AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT SINK. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DIRTY DISHES, REMOVE GARBAGE CAN AND HAVE SINK FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT OF DOOR. REPLACE DOOR SWEEP SO THAT THERE IS NO OPENING AND DOOR IS COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF. OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN CLOSET AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS. OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES TO THE RIGHT OF STOVE. OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES UNDER MICROWAVE. OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS AROUND PERIMETER OF SEATING AREA UNDER AND BEHIND RADIATORS.OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK CONTAINING POTS AND PANS. ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS NEED TO BE CLEANED UP. ALL AREAS CONTAINING MICE DROPPINGS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PEST CONTROL MUST BE CONTACTED AND RECENT SERVICE REPORT MUST BE PROVIDED.OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON CEILING OF KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED INCLUDING HAM AND TUNA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN REFRIGERATORS WITHIN KITHEN NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN FRONT PREP/SEVICE AREA WITH HOLES IN CABINETS. REPAIR ALL HOLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS: COUNTER UNDER COFFEE MACHINES AND GRINDERS, INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS IN REAR KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF STOVE OVEN AND MICROWAVE IN REAR KITCHEN, ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND ALL SHELVES CONTAINING POTS AND PANS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN, UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN, UNDER STOVES, OVENS FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTERS, IN SEATING AREA AROUND RADIATORS, IN SEATING AREAS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FAR NORTH WEST CORNER OF KITCHEN. PLUG ALL HOLES TO DETER RODENT ENTRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN WITH HOLES IN WALLS. REPAIR ALL HOLEES IN WALLS AND RESTORE ALL SURFACES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO BATHROOMS. REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND STORE ANY REMAINING ITEMS PROPERLY 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL AND 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Apr 21, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH SURFACE UNDER COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND COUNTER AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT CAN BE SANITIZED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN AND SERVICE COOLERS NEED CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR TILES MISSING AT REAR OF DINING AREA ALSO NOTED BROKEN WOOD FLOOR AT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND REPAIR WOODEN FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED CUSTOMERS WALKING BEHIND COUNTER FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT NON AUTHORIZED PERSONS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT ANY FOOD PREP AREAS
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Dec 6, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., STORED IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSIL BEING STORED ON A PREP COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED IN A HOLDER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN, BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN AND CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO, HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINT AND CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AND HALLWAY WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND A PIPE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2016
Reinspection
5 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 MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, BACON, EGGS, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN THE REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO RACKS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE CUSTOMER COUNTER, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND UNEVEN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA, HALLWAY LOCATED NEAR TOILET ROOMS, IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, AND PEELING PAINT IN HALLWAY. CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILD UP,AND WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM HAS PEELING PLASTER UNDER THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 16, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN THE REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO RACKS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE CUSTOMER COUNTER, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND UNEVEN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA, HALLWAY LOCATED NEAR TOILET ROOMS, IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, AND PEELING PAINT IN HALLWAY. CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILD UP,AND WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM HAS PEELING PLASTER UNDER THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURE, 48.9F, HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL COOLER IS SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A TEMPURATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. HAS ANOTHER COOLER TO STORE FOOD, HOLDING TEMP AT 37.6F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES BEING STORED IN THE ABOVEMENTIONED PREP COOLER. 3 LBS OF SALMON AT 46.6F, VALUED AT $20; 3 LBS OF BACON AT 48F, VALUED AT $10, AND 3 LBS OF BEEF AT 48F VALUED AT $27. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE BEING USED BUT NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. SANITARIAN USED HER CHEMICAL TEST STRIP TO TEST, BUT NO EVIDENCE OF SANITIZER WAS PRESENT. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL REPAIRED. USE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA CRAWLING ON THE WALLS, UNDER 3-COMP SINK, ON DRAIN RACK, ON HOODS, AND ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT ON-SITE AT LAST INSPECTION DATED 3/26/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN THE REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO RACKS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE CUSTOMER COUNTER, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND UNEVEN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA, HALLWAY LOCATED NEAR TOILET ROOMS, IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, AND PEELING PAINT IN HALLWAY. CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILD UP,AND WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM HAS PEELING PLASTER UNDER THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 2, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD COOKED AND RAW STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADES BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FROZEN FOOD STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER THAT IS LOCATED BY THE STAIRCASE OF THE BASEMENT HAS BROKEN LID AND LID LINER WITH EXCESS DIRTY GRAY TAPE TAPPED OVER AND OVER AROUND THE LID,LID UNABLE TO CLOSE, EXPOSED INSULATION IS EXPOSED FROM THE BROKEN LID LINER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN AND DISPLAY PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.REMOVE GREASY FILTHY ALUMINUM FOILS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR WITH GREASE AND GRIMES UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.UNEVEN, POROUS FLOOR UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT EAST-SOUTH AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND BROKEN/UNUSED DISH MACHINE,INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COFFEE STATION AT FRONT PREP AREA WALL AT MEN-S WASHROOM BY THE TOILET IN POOR REPAIR ALSO COVING INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS,COVING ETC., WITH A SMOOTH.CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT BOTH PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA ARE LEAKING, WATER ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND KEEP AREA DRY. NO STOPPER PROVIDED AT TWO COMPARTMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT PRESENT TIME INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOT WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT WHITE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER,ALSO SOME COOLERS NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER UNIT,INCLUDED AT BASEMENT AREA.
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Mar 26, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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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: LIVES ROACHES INDIFFERENT LOCATION OF THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN: ONE BABY ROACH STROLLING INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,ONE ADULT ROACH ON FLOOR BY THE WATER PIPE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, THREE BABY ROACHES GOING IN AND OUT OF UNSEALED COVING/BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,AND ONE ADULT ROACH OUTSIDE THE HINGE DOOR OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER.BASEBOARD /COVING NOT SEALED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,ALSO CRACKS AND CREVICES NOT SEALED,NEED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.FOUND OPENED BAIT WITH RODENT GREEN PALLETS INSIDE STORE BEHIND THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLERS AND OPENED PRODUCE:POTATOES,ONIONS ETC.,IN BASEMENT AREA.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED FRONT DOOR AT EAST SIDE WITH A 1/4' TO 1/2" GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES,SANITIZE AREA THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, AND SEAL ALL COVING/BASEBOARDS, CRACKS AND CREVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT DEEP AND BIG ENOUGH TO FIT THE LARGEST POTS / PANS USED ON PREMISES.FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION, A SIGN STATED" BROKEN NOT IN USE",IN PREP AREA ,ALSO 2 COMPARTMENT SINK PROVIDED.ESTABLISHMENT WAS LICENSED WITH TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND A WORKING LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE OR INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.TEMPORARILY USE SMALLER POTS/PANS THAT FITS THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FOR PROPER:WASH,RINSE,AND SANITIZE,100ppm. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-20-14,REPORT #1391478 #32-FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. #38-FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN STILL TODAY(3-26-15)OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS:COOLERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF ENCRUSTED FOODS AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES,AND BUILD-UP GREASE DANGLING FROM HOOD EXHAUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD COOKED AND RAW STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADES BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FROZEN FOOD STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER THAT IS LOCATED BY THE STAIRCASE OF THE BASEMENT HAS BROKEN LID AND LID LINER WITH EXCESS DIRTY GRAY TAPE TAPPED OVER AND OVER AROUND THE LID,LID UNABLE TO CLOSE, EXPOSED INSULATION IS EXPOSED FROM THE BROKEN LID LINER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN AND DISPLAY PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.REMOVE GREASY FILTHY ALUMINUM FOILS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR WITH GREASE AND GRIMES UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.UNEVEN, POROUS FLOOR UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT EAST-SOUTH AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND BROKEN/UNUSED DISH MACHINE,INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COFFEE STATION AT FRONT PREP AREA WALL AT MEN-S WASHROOM BY THE TOILET IN POOR REPAIR ALSO COVING INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS,COVING ETC. WITH A SMOOTH.CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT BOTH PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA ARE LEAKING, WATER ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND KEEP AREA DRY. NO STOPPER PROVIDED AT TWO COMPARTMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT PRESENT TIME INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOT WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT WHITE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER,ALSO SOME COOLERS NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER UNIT,INCLUDED AT BASEMENT AREA.
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Mar 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF CABINETS NOT CLEAN UNDER COFFEE MACHINE. FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IIN COOLERS NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT UNDER STAIRS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Jul 22, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER THAT IS LOCATED BY THE STAIRCASE OF THE BASEMENT HAS BROKEN LID LINER WITH EXCESS DIRTY GRAY TAPE AROUND THE LID, HOWEVER STILL THE INSULATION IS EXPOSED.INSRUCTED TO REPLACE LID.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS,NEED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP BEHIND THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN STOPPERS STORED INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR SAID SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER PROVIDE INSIDE THE COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,ALSO MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Jul 3, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TUNA,TURKEY BREAST, COOKED VEGETABLES, LENTILS ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHENEVER FOODS ARE HANDLED. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER THAT IS LOCATED BY THE STAIRCASE OF THE BASEMENT HAS BROKEN LID LINER WITH EXCESS DIRTY GRAY TAPE AROUND THE LID, HOWEVER STILL THE INSULATION IS EXPOSED.INSRUCTED TO REPLACE LID.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS,NEED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP BEHIND THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN STOPPERS STORED INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR SAID SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER PROVIDE INSIDE THE COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,ALSO MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Jun 22, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR AND PAINT WALL UNDER THE COUNTER INSIDE THE CABINET,FRONT AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THREMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OFFICE IN BASEMENT IS EXTREMELY UNORGANIZED AND ITEMS THROUGOUT THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED
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Jun 11, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:SMALL WHITE COOLER AT TEMP OF 59.2F.AND DISPLAY COOLER AT TEMP OF 55.7F TO 60F.INSIDE THE UNITS WERE STORED MILK AND CAKES. TAGGED BOTH UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND MILK STORED INSIDE THE COCA-COLA REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 52.7F, CREAM AT TEMP OF 52.9F AND HALF GALLON OF 2% MLK AT TEMP OF 52F. ALSO THREE KIND OF CAKES: TIRAMISU, HOUSE CAKE AND NEAPOLITAN CAKE, STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER.POUNDS 5.5 VALUE 26.50. CRITICAL 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: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT AREA OF PREMISES: IN PREP AREA, INSIDE THE FRONT CABINETS,AND REAR STORAGE: DROPPINGS ON SHELVES,FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALONG WALL BEHIND THE WHITE CHEST FREEZERS. NOT IN INFESTATION,APPROX.40 OR MORE DROPPINGS. OBSERVED A ORANGE GLUE STICK HANGING(HAD DEAD FLIES ON IT) FROM CEILING BY THE HOOD IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, BOTH MAIN DOORS OPENED INSTRUCTED KEEP IT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES, ALSO RODENT PROOF THE EAST MAIN DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR AND PAINT WALL UNDER THE COUNTER INSIDE THE CABINET,FRONT AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THREMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OFFICE IN BASEMENT IS EXTREMELY UNORGANIZED AND ITEMS THROUGOUT THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED
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Nov 4, 2011
Recent Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER WITH LID ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTILES ON COUNTERS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT.KEEP SPOONS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DOWN ON THE CLEAN CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBIS ON HAND WASH SINKS IN THE RESTROOMS,REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA,AND INSIDE TOP OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE,OGANIZE CLUTTER ON SHELF BY ICE MACHINE,AND ON COUNTER AT FRONT COFFEE PREP/SERVING AREA,AND IN KITCHEN.REMOVE UNUSE EQUIPMENTS FROM FACILITY.
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Sep 15, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER WITH LID ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTILES ON COUNTERS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT.KEEP SPOONS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DOWN ON THE CLEAN CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBIS ON HAND WASH SINKS ITHE RESTROOMS,REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA,AND INSIDE TOP OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE,OGANIZE CLUTTER ON SHELF BY ICE MACHINE,AND ON COUNTER AT FRONT COFFEE PREP/SERVING AREA,AND IN KITCHEN.REMOVE UNUSE EQUIPMENTS FROM FACILITY.
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Sep 7, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED 10-HOUSE FLIES IN DINING AND IN KITCHEN,AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,FRONT AND SIDE ENTRANCE DOORS WERE LEFT OPEN,CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DOORS CLOSED OR PROVIDE SCREEN ON DOORS IF THEY MUST BE KEPT OR LEFT OPEN ALSO MUST GET RID OF FLIES BY REINPECTION NEXT WEEK.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERT.FOOD MGR FOUND PRESENT ON FACILITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEANS,PORK,ETC.WERE PREPARED AND SERVE TO THE PUBLIC.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERT MGR.AVAILABLE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIME WHEN FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVE,ALSO NEED TO HAVE MORE STAFF ENROLL INSANITATION CLASS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER WITH LID ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTILES ON COUNTERS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT.KEEP SPOONS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DOWN ON THE CLEAN CONTAINERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBIS ON HAND WASH SINKS ITHE RESTROOMS,REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA,AND INSIDE TOP OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN KITCHEN.
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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 REMOVE CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE,OGANIZE CLUTTER ON SHELF BY ICE MACHINE,AND ON COUNTER AT FRONT COFFEE PREP/SERVING AREA,AND IN KITCHEN.REMOVE UNUSE EQUIPMENTS FROM FACILITY.
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Dec 13, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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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. REPAIR TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON UNUSED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR. WATER TEMPERATURE 120 DEGREES F. SMOOTH ROUGH SURFACE ON INTERIOR OF WOMEN'S WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTALL GREASE TRAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA
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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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE CHEST FREEZER AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR BROKEN VENT IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal Coffee on file is from Sep 27, 2018. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royal Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Royal Coffee.
Has Royal Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Royal Coffee have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Royal Coffee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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