The Grind Coffee Lounge
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2016
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Across the available record, The Grind Coffee Lounge has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 23, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that The Grind Coffee Lounge's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 23, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Grind Coffee Lounge on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 23, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING, WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF FLIES INSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL GARBAGE CONTAINERS, OR INCREASE GARBAGE PICK, TO BETTER MAINTAIN AREA, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 11/06/2015, REPORT #1584076, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. 35 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA. 38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 41 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY PATIO) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Nov 6, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY PATIO) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 30, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some foods not properly dated in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contat surfaces of display cooler door tracks, cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in boiler room not clean, need detailed cleaning cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tile in prep area shall be repaired/replaced.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Oct 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean, need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shield in bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen area, bathroom not clean, need cleaning.
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Jan 13, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 7, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL INCLUDING DISPENSER
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE,MUST AT ALL TIMES HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. NO GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MANAGER SAID GREASE TRAP IIS INSIDE THE ROOM BEHIND 3 C SINK,MUST GET DOOR KEY FOR THE ROOM TO SHOW GREASE TRAP
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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. MUST INSTALL WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM DOORS OF EXIT REAR DOORS
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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 THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER ,40F OR BELOW
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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 CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BOILER AND MOPSINK ROOM-FLOORS,WALLS MUST BE SEALED AND CLEAN ALL THE TIME
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Grind Coffee Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Grind Coffee Lounge on file is from Sep 23, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Grind Coffee Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Grind Coffee Lounge.
Has The Grind Coffee Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Grind Coffee Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Grind Coffee Lounge 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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