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METROPOLIS COFFEE COMPANY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

METROPOLIS COFFEE COMPANY 1039-1041 W GRANVILLE AVE, CHICAGO 60660 Restaurant
September 29, 2011 Canvass License #1379788
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS (POTS,PANS,PLATES,BOWLS,ETC.,)ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON ONE COMP.SINK TO CONTROL WATER SPLASHING ALOVER COUNTER IN FRONT. REPAIR LID ON SERVING ICE BIN AT FRONT PREP /SERVING AREA.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE STAINS ON TOILTET BOWL IN STAFF RESTROM,MOP SINK,MOP BUCKET,EXPOSE & 3 COMP. SINKS AT FRONT PREP AREA,AND VENTS IN RESTROOM AND ON ICE MACHINE.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE RESTROOMS CUSTER AND EMPLOYEES SAME,IN MOP SINK & DRY STORAGE / FURNACE ROOM. REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN FURNACE ROOM,AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT FRONT PRPE / SERVING AREAS UNDER 3 COMP.SINK,EXPOSE AND 1 COMP.SINK AREAS,AND REMOVE STAINS ON THEM FLOORS.REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AND IN THE HALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL PRODUCTS AND UTENSILS INCLUDING DISH WASHER RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT,AT ALL TIMES.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR OPENING ON WALL AT EXPOSE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR OPENING ON WALL AT EXPOSE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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