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PORTAGE GROUNDS COFFEE & TEA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PORTAGE GROUNDS COFFEE & TEA (AKA: PORTAGE GROUNDS) 5501 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO 60641 Restaurant
October 21, 2016 Canvass License #2232612
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #12
CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Found hand sink in prep area without paper towels or drying device. Must have soap and sanitary hand drying device (or paper towels) available at hand sink at all times. Operator provided paper towels during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.
All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.
Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: No City of Chicago certified food manager on site during inspection, while potentially hazardous foods being prepped and served (coffee drinks with milk products). Must have a City of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when prepping or serving potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: No City of Chicago certified food manager on site during inspection, while potentially hazardous foods being prepped and served (coffee drinks with milk products). Must have a City of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when prepping or serving potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

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