Emerald City Coffee

June 18, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings6

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (ESPRESSO). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 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. 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
code 5Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE TAKING AN ORDER ON THE REGISTER IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, EMPLOYEE STARTED TO PREPARE AN ESPRESSO DRINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION INCLUDING WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
code 8Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK THAT INCLUDES A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO WILL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. SERVICE REPORTS MUST BE INCLUDED ALONG WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR NETS THAT COVER BODY HAIR AND ARE DESIGNED AND WORN EFFECTIVELY TO KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS.
code 40
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. • OBSERVED BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED COOLER IN REAR IN DISREPAIR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY, HALLWAY LEADING TO HOT WATER HEATER, AND OFFICE. MUST GET RID OF ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS TO COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 7, 2020, REPORT #2360081. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B).
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 7, 2020: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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