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ROBUST COFFEE

416 W ONTARIO ST · Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ROBUST COFFEE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632844

Location recorded for this inspection · ROBUST COFFEE · 416 W ONTARIO ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527446

Location recorded for this inspection · ROBUST COFFEE · 416 W ONTARIO ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: EGGS 59.3F,SAUSAGE 47.4F,SALMON 48.4F,SAUSAGE 49.2F AND CHICKEN 50.5F (WALK IN COOLER).MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH APPROXIMATELY $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WAS SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,PORK,SAUSAGE SOUP ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NOTED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR LAST INSPECTION POSTED/DISPLAYED IN VIEW TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434760

Location recorded for this inspection · ROBUST COFFEE · 416 W ONTARIO ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 FROM REPORT #1434411 DATED 4/1/2014 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, GARBAGE CANS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE AND ON HALL WAY OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. STILL NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, GARBAGE CANS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE AND ON HALL WAY OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. STILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ON SITE AND STARTED TREATING FOR FLYING INSECT,(SECOND VISIT FROM DAY OF INSPECTION).BY END OF INSPECTION FLYING INSECT PROBLEM WAS UNDER CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE MONITORING.PREMISES NOW HAS A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-42-090

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: STILL NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,CHICKEN,SANDWICHES,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED AND A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 10:00 AM. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS, CLEAN,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434411

Location recorded for this inspection · ROBUST COFFEE · 416 W ONTARIO ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED A SLIMY,GRAYISH AND PINKISH SUBSTANCE AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE ICE AND STARTED CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, GARBAGE CANS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE AND ON HALL WAY OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY.ALSO NOTED PREMISES TO HAVE AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (ONE PAGE OF RECEIPT PRESENTED WITH NO LICENSE, SCHEMATICS OR LIST OF CHEMICAL USED). MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UPON BEING REINSPECTED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,CHICKEN,SANDWICHES,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED AND A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND USED BY DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN CHEST FREEZERS AT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE/OFFICE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS, CLEAN,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138833

Location recorded for this inspection · ROBUST COFFEE · 416 W ONTARIO ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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316 of 345 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2232227.

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