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Robust Coffee Lounge Llc

September 4, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON SANDWICH PREP COOLER. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STAFF AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2613423 ON 3-10-25:40-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.55-NO COVERS FOUND ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE VENTILATION FANS AND MANTAIN.55-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP CORNER AREA TO REMOVE COFFEE BEANS AND CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILAION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.57-OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3-10-25 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 10, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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