Cragin Public Coffee

April 14, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER AT THE ENTRANCE TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 39
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OVERSIZED FOOD EQUIPMENTS;MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS OR REPLACE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SINK COMPARTMENTS MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AS REQUIRED OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, HOT WATER DISPENSER AND COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED ROUGH BRICK WALLS WITH CRACKS, CREVICES AND OPENINGS BEHIND THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, FINISH AND SEAL EXPOSED BRICK WALLS FROM FLOOR TO CEILING TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. • OBSERVED NOTICEABLE OPENINGS HOLES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREAS MUST BE SEALED SO AS SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END-CAPS FOR LIGHT ALL FIXTURES BEHIND FRONT COFFEE PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
code 56

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