ROBUST COFFEE LOUNGE LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LONG CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA STAINED FROM NORMAL WEAR OF CUTTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OFTEN UNTIL REPLACED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COLD HOLD UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB AT MOP SINK AND LEAKING SPRAYER AT TWO COMP SINK BOTH LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN PRIVATE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNIT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AS WELL AS BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN SFRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR OFFICE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. ANY ITEMS THAT HAVE TO REMAIN MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.