Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DEMITASSE on .
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Latest inspection
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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527433
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: REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP COONECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR BASEMENT DOOR
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527240
Location recorded for this inspection · DEMITASSE · 1066 W TAYLOR ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NON COMPLIANT WITH PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 3-21-14 ON REPORT# 1383440: -34- FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING BEHIND COOLERS)DIRT AND DEBRIS PRESENT), -38- MOP SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO VERIFY WHETHER IT HAS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, -41- MASSIVE CLUTTER FOUND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AS WELL AS INSIDE MOP SINK MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO VERIFY WHETHER IT WORKS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP COONECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR BASEMENT DOOR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, GRILLS, FRYERS, COOKING STOVE,PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER, AND MICROWAVE OVENS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER WASHROOM. REAR EXIT DOOR STICKING UNABLE TO OPEN, NEED TO HAVE ADJUSTED TO ALLOW EASY ACCESS TO REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ARTICLES IN REAR ENCLOSED AREA WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED, UPPER STORAGE AREA ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. WHEN NOT IN USE,MOP HEAD SHOULD BE PROPERLY STORED UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY AND DIRTY MOP WATER DISCARDED TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE PROERLY STORED IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1383440
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: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR AT SMALL PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LARGE PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE MOP SINK TO VERIFY THAT IT WORKS PROPERLY.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK AND IN MOP SINK AREA TO ALLOW ACCESS TO MOP SINK. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324332
Location recorded for this inspection · DEMITASSE · 1066 W TAYLOR ST
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: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN SPOTS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS, ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN KITCHEN AND IN COFFEE ROASTING ROOM.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHT IN COFFEE ROASTING ROOM. ALSO MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
876227
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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL BAKED GOODS, I.E., MUFFINS AND BAGELS WITH NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT OR DISTRIBUTOR AT ALL TIMES.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE ALL CHIPPED PORCELAIN PLATES AT KITCHEN.MUST ALSO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM REAR KITCHEN PREP TABLE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER BOTH GRILLS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER AT MAIN COOKING LINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT COFFEE SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE COFFEE BEANS FROM THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM UNDER ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.MUST PROPERLY STORE STAFF PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN PERSONAL LOCKERS OR AWAY FROM FROM THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE STATION.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR VENT AT STAFF/CUSTOMER TOILETROOM.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT FRONT REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR LOCATED UNDER WHITE BIN HOLDING CRATES. MUST ALSO DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE YOGURT MACHINE FROM PREMISES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
565244
Location recorded for this inspection · DEMITASSE · 1066 W TAYLOR ST
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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE EAST SANDWICH PREP COOLER HAS A DIRTY DOOR, GASKET AND FAN SHIELD INSIDE WHICH NEEDS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. A GAP WAS FOUND IN THE WALL ABOVE THE BACK DOOR, REPAIR THE WALL.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. THE LIGHTING ABOVE THE COFFEE ROASTING AREA IS NOT SHIELDED, INSTALL SHEILDING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284740
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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Clean the grease buildup off of the salamander, hood and stove backsplash. Clean grease buildup off of the dishmachine interior.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Repair the leak inside the east lowboy cooler. Sanitize and air dry the immersion blender after each use.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Clean the grease can storage area of debris buildup.
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How results compare in ZIP 60607
501 of 646 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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