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DEMITASSE

1066 W TAYLOR ST · Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DEMITASSE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611908

Location recorded for this inspection · DEMITASSE · 1066 W TAYLOR ST

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION LIGHTS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588195

Location recorded for this inspection · DEMITASSE · 1066 W TAYLOR ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR AT FRONT COFFEE BAR WALL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569654

Location recorded for this inspection · DEMITASSE · 1066 W TAYLOR ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE AT THE CASH REGISTER WITH THE FOOD'S NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER/PACKER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT REGISTER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-2019, REPORT #2252692. #58-INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549951

Location recorded for this inspection · DEMITASSE · 1066 W TAYLOR ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-2019, REPORT #2252692. #58-INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE FOR PATRONS TO WEAR MASKS BEFORE ENTERING OR MUST HAVE PROOF OF VACCINATION STATUS FOR INDOOR DINING. b) All business shall prominently post signage, in a form prescribed by the Commissioner of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, at each public accessible entrance to the business and at least one location inside the business that is conspicuously visible informing patrons that masks are required to be worn indoors, regardless of vaccination status. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD TO ENFORCE VACCINATION STATUS FOR INDOOR DINING. Each covered entity shall develop and keep a written record describing the protocol for implementing and enforcing the requirements of this Order. Such written record shall be available for inspection upon request of any City official authorized to enforce this Order. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS/TESTING. All covered entities shall comply with the standards outlined in Exhibit A to this Order relating to employee vaccination status and testing at covered locations, regardless of the number of their employees. Exhibit A is incorporated by reference to this Order and shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if set forth here. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A MASK OR FACE COVERING WHILE SERVING FOOD TO CUSTOMERS. ALSO OBSERVED CASHIER NOT WEARING MASK OR FACE COVERING WHILE TAKING CUSTOMERS ORDERS. (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. 2-112-340. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484735

Location recorded for this inspection · DEMITASSE · 1066 W TAYLOR ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: REFER TO VIOLATION #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 17, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2357109

Location recorded for this inspection · DEMITASSE · 1066 W TAYLOR ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A PROCEDURE AND SOME SUPPLIES ON HAND. INSTRUCTED ON ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES NEEDED: FACE MASK AND A DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES FOR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIO #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 17, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252692

Location recorded for this inspection · DEMITASSE · 1066 W TAYLOR ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INGREIDIENT IDENTITY FOR ALL PRE PACKAGED PRODUCTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166275

Location recorded for this inspection · DEMITASSE · 1066 W TAYLOR ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BAKED GOODS FOR RESALE ON FRONT COUNTER. LABELS MUST INCLUDE INGREDIENTS AND SALE BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR RIPPED SEAT COVERS IN BOOTHS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. ALSO, DEFROST DEEP FREEZER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE UNDER GRILL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN MANAGER'S OFFICER IN REAR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059722

Location recorded for this inspection · DEMITASSE · 1066 W TAYLOR ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BASEMENT AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT PIPES OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND SLOW DRAINING OF ONE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER REAR STORAGE OFFICE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA BY REAR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966817

Location recorded for this inspection · DEMITASSE · 1066 W TAYLOR ST

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 PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT. INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1653228

Location recorded for this inspection · DEMITASSE · 1066 W TAYLOR 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 VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/4/16 REPORT 1631303: 18- MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING AT PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIPE LEAKING UNDER DISHMACHINE AREA. REPAIR SAME.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631303

Location recorded for this inspection · DEMITASSE · 1066 W TAYLOR ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, PIPE DISCONNECTED, NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THIS EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS (APPROX 30) SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR DISHMACHINE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RODENT PROOF DOORS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING AT PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIPE LEAKING UNDER DISHMACHINE AREA. REPAIR SAME.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

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