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OVERFLOW COFFEE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OVERFLOW COFFEE (AKA: OVERFLOW) 1449 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60605 Restaurant
May 11, 2022 Canvass License #2771157
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN DELI COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKING. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 POUND SAUSAGE PATTIES ($.60), 1.3 OZ HAM ($.30), 6 OZ PEPPERJACK CHEESE ($1) AND 7.5 OZ TURKEY ($5). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE GASKETS IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR CHLORINE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMP CHLORINE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR CHLORINE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMP CHLORINE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

Health Department Information

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