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LA COLOMBE TORREFACTION Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LA COLOMBE TORREFACTION 4 E ELM ST, CHICAGO 60611 Restaurant
August 19, 2024 Canvass License #2516675
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED OVER CLEAN UTENSILS IN THE WAREWASHING AREA SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT POSE AN OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION RISK FOR OPEN FOOD, UTENSILS, OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS A DUNNAGE RACK THAT IS ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE ACCESS FOR CLEANING OF FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS A DUNNAGE RACK THAT IS ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE ACCESS FOR CLEANING OF FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections