Sip Coffee House

1223 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 28, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Sip Coffee House has been inspected seven times since 2011. The most recent visit was on May 28, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Sip Coffee House since May 28, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food properly labeled”, which has been cited two times.

Sip Coffee House's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History

May 28, 2019

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL PASTRIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Jul 24, 2018

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 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

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 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.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED PASTRIES AND DELI SANDWICHES WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED AND INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS.

Aug 12, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM. REMOVE THE THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Oct 20, 2015

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2014

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED SANDWICHES, YOGURT PARFAITS, AND SLICED FRUIT IN DISPLAY CASE.

Oct 7, 2013

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND /AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN SAAME.

Feb 16, 2011

Routine

1 minor violation.

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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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BARRIER BETWEEN HANDSINK, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REAR PREP AREA

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sip Coffee House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sip Coffee House on file is from May 28, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sip Coffee House?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sip Coffee House.

Has Sip Coffee House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sip Coffee House have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sip Coffee House 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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