Werewolf Coffee
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2019
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Score
Werewolf Coffee has been inspected four times since 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Werewolf Coffee's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 27, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED HIS HANDS, (HANDLING MONEY)THEN HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) -CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE DUE TO UTENSILS RESTING INSIDE THE SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(c).
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: MUST USE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDING READY-TO-EAT FOODS, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 10, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food additives: approved and properly used
Inspector notes: - FOUND FACILITY USING A NON-FOOD GRADE GLITTER TO ADD TO BEVERAGES (IE. LATTES). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND/OR ADDITIVES. FACILITY DISCARDED 5 PACKAGES OF GLITTER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO PERSON IN CHARGE UPON ARRIVAL FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN OPERATING TO PERFORM APPROPRIATE DUTIES AND DEMONSTRATE REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE. PERSON IN CHARGE- LINDSEY REASON ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10AM WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: - UPON ARRIVAL FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED AND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOODS (IE. MILK). LINDSEY REASON ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10AM, WITH CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - 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: - 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - FOUND THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE DUE TO UTENSILS RESTING INSIDE THE SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(c).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - FOUND THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY INSTALLED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) -CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED COFFEE AND LIQUIDS BEING DUMPED INTO THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE HANDWASHING SINKS FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. FACILITY COMPLIED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) -CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A CUSTOMER BRING A DOG INTO THE PREMISES WITHOUT FACILITY INFORMING CUSTOMER OF RESTRICTION/PROHIBITION OF LIVE ANIMALS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT LIVE ANIMALS ARE NOT TO BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES. CUSTOMER LEFT WITH DOG AFTER ORDERING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-40-060.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER AND THE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ITEMS (IE. CUPS, LIDS, ETC) IN WRAPPERS, STORED INSIDE THE UNUSED TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE THE SHARED MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO RELOCATE SAID ITEMS TO AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION THAT IS PROTECTED AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - FOUND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - FOUND THE TWO COOLERS NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE THE FRONT PREP AREA TO HAVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SEWAGE LIKE SMELL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUN AND RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - FACILITY LACKING HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DBERIS ON COUNTER TOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE AND DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DESSERT DISPLAY CASE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 20, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING LATCH/DEVICE FOR THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE UNISEX BATHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Werewolf Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Werewolf Coffee on file is from Mar 27, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Werewolf Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Werewolf Coffee.
Has Werewolf Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Werewolf Coffee have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Werewolf 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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