PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
BIG SHOULDERS COFFEE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 21, 2022
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License #2589783
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EMPLOYEE/ CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE , AND MAINTAIN SAID ICE MACHINE.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #23
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (A VARIETY OF BURRITOS) NOT PROPERLY DATED. FOUND BURRITOS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS WITH A TWO WEEK DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE OF SEVEN DAYS FOR RTE FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Food Code Requirement
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Specific Requirements
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-403.11
Violation #23
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (A VARIETY OF BURRITOS) NOT PROPERLY DATED. FOUND BURRITOS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS WITH A TWO WEEK DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE OF SEVEN DAYS FOR RTE FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Food Code Requirement
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Specific Requirements
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-403.11
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Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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