PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
December 16, 2024
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License #2776561
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #16
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LACTIC ACID AT AN IMPROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE EQUIPMENT WAS BEING SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SANITIZE ALL DISHES IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT A CONCENTRATION 0F 704 OR 1875 PPM WHEN LACTIC ACID IS INSTALLED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE LACTIC ACID SANTIZING PROPERLY AT A CONCENTRATION OF 1875 PPM AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BUG LIGHT INSTALLED ABOVE DUMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INTSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BUG LIGHT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF DUMP SINK AND EQUIPMENT.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BUG LIGHT INSTALLED ABOVE DUMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INTSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BUG LIGHT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF DUMP SINK AND EQUIPMENT.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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