EMERALD CITY COFFEE

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (ESPRESSO). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE TAKING AN ORDER ON THE REGISTER IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, EMPLOYEE STARTED TO PREPARE AN ESPRESSO DRINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION INCLUDING WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK THAT INCLUDES A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO WILL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. SERVICE REPORTS MUST BE INCLUDED ALONG WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR NETS THAT COVER BODY HAIR AND ARE DESIGNED AND WORN EFFECTIVELY TO KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER IN REAR IN DISREPAIR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY, HALLWAY LEADING TO HOT WATER HEATER, AND OFFICE. MUST GET RID OF ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS TO COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 7, 2020, REPORT #2360081. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B).

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING EGG BURRITOS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ARE IN NEED OF FOOD LABELS INCLUDING NAME OF PRODUCT, WHERE PRODUCT WAS MADE AND ADDRESS OF WHERE IT WAS PACKAGED AND INGREDIENT LIST. THIS INCLUDES ALL PREPACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS AS WELL AS PREPACKAGED BREAKFAST BURRITOS ETC.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING TILES BEHIND HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND RESTORE WALL SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN 1 DOOR COOLER WHEN YOU ENTER KITCHEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO HOT WATER HEATER WITH DEAD BUGS ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE BUGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING COOLER IN FRONT AREA MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED COOLER IN REAR IN DISREPAIR MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY, HALLWAY LEADING TO HOT WATER HEATER, AND OFFICE. MUST GET RID OF ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING EGG BURRITOS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ARE IN NEED OF FOOD LABELS INCLUDING NAME OF PRODUCT, WHERE PRODUCT WAS MADE AND ADDRESS OF WHERE IT WAS PACKAGED AND INGREDIENT LIST. THIS INCLUDES ALL PREPACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS AS WELL AS PREPACKAGED BREAKFAST BURRITOS ETC.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING TILES BEHIND HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND RESTORE WALL SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN 1 DOOR COOLER WHEN YOU ENTER KITHCEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING COOLER IN FRONT AREA MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED COOLER IN REAR IN DISREPAIR MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY, HALLWAY LEADING TO HOT WATER HEATER, AND OFFICE. MUST GET RID OF ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO HOT WATER HEATER WITH DEAD BUGS ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE BUGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2311452 DATED 8/28/19 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #39 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT SIDE OF MOP SINK TO PROTECT ICE MACHINE/FOOD SLICER.#49 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REAR PASTRY FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #56 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT INCLUDING SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE WITH A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 5.25%. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ON SITE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN SINK AND ICE BIN, SINK AND NEWLY INSTALL DUMP DRAIN.-----MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE ICE MACHINE/FOOD SLICER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE REAR PASTRY FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.EXTERIOR OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DIRTY METAL SHELVING UNDER KITCHEN METAL PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS, FLOOR COVING, WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, FRONT PREP WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUE

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Handwashing Signage A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. - - -

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED AT COFFEE AREA FRONT SERVING AREA. EMPLOYEE USING HAND WASHING SINK FOR A DUMP SINK,PRESENTLY INTERIOR OF HAND WASHING SINK IS HEAVILY STAINED WITH COFFEE. MUST INSTALL A SINK CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEE TO DUMP FOOD LIQUIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. -

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE A STEM FOOD THERMOMETER TO BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005 -NO CITATION ISSUED AFTER LOOKING FOR THERMOMETER IN QUESTION OWNER LOCATED ITEM.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD -

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN HANDLE AT DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN THE COFFEE SERVING AREA BY INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE,MUST REPLACE.ALSO BROKEN RUBBER AT SAME DOOR OF THE SAME UNIT AND LOCATION,REPLACE - -

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE COUNTER AT FRONT COFFEE AREA WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP.FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH GRIMES AND DUST BUILD-UP INCLUDED REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE OWNER'S OFFICE,CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" FROM FLOORS. REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM CEILING TILES AT FRONT SERVING/COFFEE AREA.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, MUST PROVIDE. -

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-24-17. INSPECTION # 2028773. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ICE MACHINE, MOPS SINK FAUCET, AND 2 COFFEE MACHINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK FAUCET, AND 2 COFFEE MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FORM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO MAITAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS I FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUBST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.