PASS
Risk 2 (Medium)
DARK MATTER COFFEE LLC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 27, 2012
License
License #2147590
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS ARE UNEVEN ROUGH BRICK IN THE BREWING AREA AND THERE ARE GAPS IN THE CORNERS AND NO COVING IN THE ROASTING AREA, REPAIR THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE PROCESSING ROOM HAS DARK COLORED WALLS AND GAPS IN THE CEILINGS, RESEAL THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHTING ABOVE THE COFFEE ROASTING AND GRINDING AREA IS NOT SHIELDED, SHEILD ALL GLASS BULBS IN ALL AREAS WHERE OPEN FOODS ARE STORED AND PROCESSED.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHTING ABOVE THE COFFEE ROASTING AND GRINDING AREA IS NOT SHIELDED, SHEILD ALL GLASS BULBS IN ALL AREAS WHERE OPEN FOODS ARE STORED AND PROCESSED.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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More Information
CDPH Food Protection