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CAFE DESCARTES (T1-BAGGAGE-CLAIM)

11601 W TOUHY AVE · Chicago, IL 60666

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CAFE DESCARTES (T1-BAGGAGE-CLAIM) on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2624344

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE DESCARTES (T1-BAGGAGE-CLAIM) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSOR DOES NOT ATTACH TO WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 1 FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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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
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2596331

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE DESCARTES (T1-BAGGAGE-CLAIM) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT AT ON THE VENTIALTION UNIT OF DISPLAY COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSUTRCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE ESPRESSO MACHINE.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2572234

Location recorded for this inspection · STARBUCKS (T1/B CONCOURSE-BAGGAGE CLAIM) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2572238

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE DESCARTES (T1-BAGGAGE-CLAIM) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM FAN COVERS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MILK SPILLAGE IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE STATION AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2290989

Location recorded for this inspection · STARBUCKS (T1/B CONCOURSE-BAGGAGE CLAIM) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT OPENING OF DISPLAY CASE/COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2222747

Location recorded for this inspection · STARBUCKS (T1/B CONCOURSE-BAGGAGE CLAIM) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER IN CORNER WITH DIRT AND SYRUP ACCUMULATION AND MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (BEHIND CIAO).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2078658

Location recorded for this inspection · STARBUCKS (T1/B CONCOURSE-BAGGAGE CLAIM) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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: Observed dirt and debris on the shelves throughout prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout facility. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the wall below the far counter (next to ice machine) to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1965861

Location recorded for this inspection · STARBUCKS (T1/B CONCOURSE-BAGGAGE CLAIM) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED MILK SPILLAGE IN DRY STORAGE LOWER LEVEL (TERMINAL 1 B CONCOURSE)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED WATER POOLING UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1583746

Location recorded for this inspection · STARBUCKS (T1/B CONCOURSE-BAGGAGE CLAIM) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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: STORAGE CABINETS, DISPLAY SHELVES, COOLER GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 34

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1490264

Location recorded for this inspection · STARBUCKS (T1/B CONCOURSE-BAGGAGE CLAIM) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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: STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULB NOT SHIELDED INSIDE PASTRY DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD BULB.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1353883

Location recorded for this inspection · STARBUCKS (T1/B CONCOURSE-BAGGAGE CLAIM) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER CABINET WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.---------NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT WATER FILTRATION ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AT REAR AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE PASTRY DISPLAY CABINET OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1285400

Location recorded for this inspection · STARBUCKS (T1/B CONCOURSE-BAGGAGE CLAIM) · 11601 W TOUHY 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: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND (2) PREP COOLER DOOR.

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172 of 224 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 34229.

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