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Risk 2 (Medium)
HERO COFFEE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
November 26, 2024
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License #2535859
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSE COFFEE CANISTER AT HAND WASHING SINK AT COFFEE BAR. A HANDWASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO ONLY USE HAND WASHING SINK FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND SUGAR IN BULK CONTAINER LOCATED AT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ANY FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH A COMMON NAME.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO FOOD PREP SINK AT FRONT PREP COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO PREVENT FOOD HANDLERS FROM USING HANDWASHING SINK AS A FOOD PREP SINK.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO FOOD PREP SINK AT FRONT PREP COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO PREVENT FOOD HANDLERS FROM USING HANDWASHING SINK AS A FOOD PREP SINK.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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