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COPERNICUS FOUNDATION

5214-5216 W LAWRENCE · Chicago, IL 60630

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for COPERNICUS FOUNDATION on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2288400

Location recorded for this inspection · COPERNICUS FOUNDATION · 5214-5216 W LAWRENCE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL BATHROOMS AND BAR AREAS

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOMS

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2104341

Location recorded for this inspection · COPERNICUS FOUNDATION · 5214-5216 W LAWRENCE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES UNDERNEATH ICE BIN BEHIND BAR (FIRST FLOOR MAIN BAR).----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND BARS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (ANNEX BAR).--------MUST SEAL OPENING/GAP BETWEEN FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (ANNEX BAR).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2102515

Location recorded for this inspection · COPERNICUS FOUNDATION · 5214-5216 W LAWRENCE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1975557

Location recorded for this inspection · COPERNICUS FOUNDATION · 5214-5216 W LAWRENCE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1971016

Location recorded for this inspection · COPERNICUS FOUNDATION · 5214-5216 W LAWRENCE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed 20 mouse droppings on the floor behind the refrigerator of the third floor kitchen area. Instructed facility to remove any pests and evidence and maintain. Recommend to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Observed both outside dumpsters overflowing with waste causing lids to be unable to close. Instructed facility to correct and maintain outside dumpsters with lids closed and no garbage overflowing at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portions of the main bar ice machine and the ice machine in the annex. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1424454

Location recorded for this inspection · COPERNICUS FOUNDATION · 5214-5216 W LAWRENCE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME/CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE MAIN BAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT SAID ICE MACHINE.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1321333

Location recorded for this inspection · COPERNICUS FOUNDATION · 5214-5216 W LAWRENCE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO LID ON THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE ANNEX BAR AND ONE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE LID.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND (2) BAR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED FLOOR UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE CLOSET BY THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.(MAIN BAR)

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED UNVENTED COOKING (ELECTRIC) STOVE IN BOTH KITCHEN AT 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION/HOOD DUCT OR REMOVE THE SAID (2) STOVE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE/WAREHOUSE ROOM.(5214 W LAWRENCE) ELECTRICAL CORDS, OLD CHAIRS, PIECES OF WOODS, HOLIDAYS DECORATIONS,ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE THE AREA, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1301062

Location recorded for this inspection · COPERNICUS FOUNDATION · 5214-5216 W LAWRENCE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND ANNEX BAR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.(NO CITATION ISSUED,NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SIDE DOOR ON THE HALLWAY BY THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND STORAGE/WAREHOUSE ROOM WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS.(NO CITATIONISSUED NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME).

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OR INSTALL SLOTTED SHELVE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (NO DRAIN BOARD NOTED) ON THE MAIN BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (NO CITATION ISSUED ,NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO LID ON THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE ANNEX BAR AND ONE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE LID.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED FLOOR UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE CLOSET BY THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.(MAIN BAR)

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE/WAREHOUSE ROOM.(5214 W LAWRENCE) ELECTRICAL CORDS, OLD CHAIRS, PIECES OF WOODS, HOLIDAYS DECORATIONS,ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE THE AREA, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

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194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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