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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
July 29, 2014 Canvass License #2232612
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR (INSIDE BOILER ROOM FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT) UNDER AND AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.
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.

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