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PORTAGE GROUNDS COFFEE & TEA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PORTAGE GROUNDS COFFEE & TEA (AKA: PORTAGE GROUNDS) 5501 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO 60641 Restaurant
October 30, 2013 Canvass License #2232612
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR PIPE.
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 #43
MINOR
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE SCOOP CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE CONTAINER.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #43
MINOR
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE SCOOP CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE CONTAINER.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

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