FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

SPUTNIK COFFEE COMPANY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SPUTNIK COFFEE COMPANY (AKA: SPUTNIK COFFEE COMPANY) 2057 W 51ST ST, CHICAGO 60609 Restaurant
March 29, 2018 License License #2589232
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on March 29, 2018. The inspection type was "License" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed prep area not protected. Must provide barrier, separating the prep area from the customer area. Must provide barrier on front counter. Observed exposed waste water pipes above prep area, and running vertically in rear of prep area. Must completely encase all waste water pipes. Observe porous brick walls in prep area. Must seal all porous surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed wood on floor covering sump pump in basement. Must provide sewer cover, or properly cover opening with a material that fits properly and is non porous. Must maintain same. Must provide drain cover for utility sink drain. Must provide splash guard on left side of hand sink in counter next to coffee machine. Must maintain same.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed wood on floor covering sump pump in basement. Must provide sewer cover, or properly cover opening with a material that fits properly and is non porous. Must maintain same. Must provide drain cover for utility sink drain. Must provide splash guard on left side of hand sink in counter next to coffee machine. Must maintain same.
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.

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