METROPOLIS COFFEE COMPANY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY SIGN ON SITE,SANITARIAN PROVIDED,SERVING FRESH EGGS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE OF PREP TABLE BY THE CONVENTION OVEN SURFACE IN POROUS AND BLACK,UNABLE TO CLEAN;SURFACE OF SELF SERVING AREA(DINING AREA)BROKEN,WOOD IS UNEVEN AND ROUGH SURFACE;WOOD CABINETS THROUGHOUT SURFACE ARE POROUS,NOT CLEANABLE INCLUDE RAW WOOD LEG OF THE FRONT COUNTER,WHICH IS ALSO WRAPPED WITH BLUE DUCT TAPE.INTERIOR OF THE DOORS OF CABINET UNDER THE SELF SERVE COFFEE STATION IN DINING AREA ARE PARTIALLY BROKEN,LEAVING DOOR WITH A POROUS MATERIAL. BROKEN BLACK DOOR HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER TOP,NEED TO REPLACE.ALL ITEMS MENTIONED MUST HAVE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. A SNEEZE GUARD IS NEEDED AT COFFEE REAR STATION,AREA OPENED TO PUBLIC.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK WITH BLACK DEBRIS,INTERIOR OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT WITH FOOD DEBRIS.CONVENTION OVEN WITH BURNED FOOD AT BOTTOM OF THE SHELF,NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST AND SPIDER WEBS BUILD-UP ON ALL THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING COVING/BASEBOARD WALL IN PREP AREA,MUST PROVIDE.PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR BY THE CONVENTION OVEN AND IN FRONT/SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. EXCESS DEBRIS,GRIMES AND SPIDER WEBS ON THE FLOORS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNER AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENTS,AND UNDER PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOP.(COFFEE BEANS,PAPERS,FOODS,AND ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS DUST).NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT,INCLUDED DISH WASHING AREA . (FRONT AREA)

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT AROUND THE KNIFE RACK,EXCESS DUST AND SPIDER WEBS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT,INCLUDED THE STAFF REAR WASHROOM. SEAL WALLS AROUND PIPE ON CEILING. WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND DUST INCLUDED SMALL PIPES AND WALL LEDGES. MUST KEEP WALLS FREE OF DUST. ALSO SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. EXCESS DUST ON PIPES IN PREP AREA REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREAD FAUCET PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,NEED TO PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREAD FAUCET PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,NEED TO PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK

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.