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GROUNDSWELL CAFE

4839 N DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GROUNDSWELL CAFE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2472578

Location recorded for this inspection · GROUNDSWELL CAFE · 4839 N DAMEN AVE

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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2472232

Location recorded for this inspection · GROUNDSWELL CAFE · 4839 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (COFFEE WITH MILK, SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2356517 ON 1/10/20: 51 - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. 56 - OBSERVED THAT LIGHT BULBS OVER FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT SHATTERPROOF OR SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2356517

Location recorded for this inspection · GROUNDSWELL CAFE · 4839 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI PRODUCTS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP WITH LONG HAIR AND IMPROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT LIGHT BULBS OVER FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT SHATTER PROOF OR SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2356087

Location recorded for this inspection · GROUNDSWELL CAFE · 4839 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI PRODUCTS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP WITH LONG HAIR AND IMPROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT LIGHT BULBS OVER FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT SHATTER PROOF OR SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/14/2019 REPORT #2252516 ARE NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #39 OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT THE WEST END OF COUNTER AREA PREVENTING THE ENTERING OF NON-FOOD PERSONNEL ENTERING AND CONTAMINATING FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT UP A BARRIER SUCH AS A SECURE SWINGING DOOR AT THIS AREA VIOLATION # 53 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION .7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2252516

Location recorded for this inspection · GROUNDSWELL CAFE · 4839 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005- NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT THE WEST END OF COUNTER AREA PREVENTING THE ENTERING OF NON-FOOD PERSONEL ENTERING AND CONTAMINATING FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT UP A BARRIER SUCH AS A SECURE SWINGING DOOR AT THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD. CORE VIOLATION

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM. CORE VIOLATION

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2049626

Location recorded for this inspection · GROUNDSWELL CAFE · 4839 N DAMEN AVE

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: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND WOODEN SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ICE MAKER WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND INTERIOR OF ICED COFFEE COOLER NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE SUPPLIES BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2009528

Location recorded for this inspection · GROUNDSWELL CAFE · 4839 N DAMEN AVE

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: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND WOODEN SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ICE MAKER WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND INTERIOR OF ICED COFFEE COOLER NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE SUPPLIES BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1752071

Location recorded for this inspection · GROUNDSWELL CAFE · 4839 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: No IDPH, ANSI approved foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1546329

Location recorded for this inspection · GROUNDSWELL CAFE · 4839 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICES AT BATHROOM DOORS, MUST PROVIDE,

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322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2342222.

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