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Cousta Coffee
July 19, 2016 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings8
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper TemperatureInspector note: Observed the tall two door cooler in the kitchen at an internal temperature of 61.3f and the small 2 door prep cooler in the kitchen at 60.5f. Tagged both units held for inspection-do not use. Instructed to repair and maintain at 40f or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: Found food at improper temperatures- in the tall 2 door cooler: 2lbs of beef at 54.6f, 3lbs of chicken at 56.2f, 5lbs of rice at 53.3f, 2lbs of milk at 55.0f, 1lb of lamb at 50.2f. In the small 2 door cooler: 2lbs of hummus at 58.4f, 2lbs of baba ganoush at 51.9f, 2lbs of chicken at 56.7f, and 1lb of beef at 58.6f. Operator discarded and denatured said items valued at $100 as stated by operator. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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hot/cold holding temps offOfficial wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And ServedInspector note: No city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site at time of inspection while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and or served (chicken, rice, beef, etc.) Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served. Serious citation issued 7-38-012(a).
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: Observed water pooled in the bottom of the tall 2 door cooler in the kitchen and the small 2 door prep cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to repair and maintain dry.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: Observed heavy water damage on the wall and ceiling in the basement. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles near the front door. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures ShieldedInspector note: Observed no light shield on the lights above the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector note: Observed clutter in the basement throughout. Instructed facility to remove unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floors and walls, and maintain to help facilitate proper cleaning and prevent pest harborage.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with No Entry on October 8, 2015: 8 findings appeared for the first time.
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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.
Source: Chicago Data Portal.