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THOMAS COFFEE SHOP

1657 E 87TH ST · Chicago, IL 60617

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for THOMAS COFFEE SHOP on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636850

Location recorded for this inspection · THOMAS COFFEE SHOP · 1657 E 87TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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
2631457

Location recorded for this inspection · THOMAS COFFEE SHOP · 1657 E 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER UNDER THE RUBBER MATS BY THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610634

Location recorded for this inspection · THOMAS COFFEE SHOP · 1657 E 87TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610214

Location recorded for this inspection · THOMAS COFFEE SHOP · 1657 E 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE BOTTOM COMPRESSOR UNITS OF DEEP FREEZERS, ON SHELVES, PALLETS, FLOOR ALONG ON WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS STORED ON FLOOR ON DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND ELEVATE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589011

Location recorded for this inspection · THOMAS COFFEE SHOP · 1657 E 87TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588643

Location recorded for this inspection · THOMAS COFFEE SHOP · 1657 E 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT IMRPOPERLY THAWING ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION, OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK/CREAM COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN FRONT STORAGE AREA, ON SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR UNDER STORAGE CART IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER IN DISH WASHING AREA, ON FLOOR AND PALLETS IN REAR UTILITY STORAGE, ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN WAIT STATION/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577046

Location recorded for this inspection · THOMAS COFFEE SHOP · 1657 E 87TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576907

Location recorded for this inspection · THOMAS COFFEE SHOP · 1657 E 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 : OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU REMINDER MARKED INCORRECTLY ON MENU ITEMS MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES ,SHAKERS, FOOD CONTAINERS)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 :STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON LEDGE OF DISH MACHINE ,REAR TOOL STORAGE AREA ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR,ON PALLET OF POTATOES.DRY FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA -ON SHELVING UNITS, ON LEDGE OF LADDER,BEHIND BUCKETS.FRONT SERVICE AREA- SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS, ON COUNTER TOP,LOWER SHELF UNDERNEATH PICK UP WINDOW.FRONT SERVICE COUNTER- ON SHELVING UNITS.DINING AREA-UNDER BOOTH SEATS ON INTERIOR LEDGES .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/7/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: : 4-101.19 .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS .

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING UNITS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WOMEN'S TOILET THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND UNEVEN CONCRETE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA,MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ITEMS AS NOT TO CREATE CLUTTER AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
23
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575859

Location recorded for this inspection · THOMAS COFFEE SHOP · 1657 E 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT OF READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BY FOOD HANDLERS SUCH AS MALE EMPLOYEE REMOVED READY TO EAT TURKEY FROM SANDWICH WITH HIS HANDS PUT IT ON THE GRILL AND REMOVED WITH BARE HANDS AGAIN.ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER REMOVED COOKED BACON FROM GRILL WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACED ON PLATE TO BE SERVED.MUST USE GLOVES,UTENSILS OR DELI PAPER FOR HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU REMINDER MARKED INCORRECTLY ON MENU ITEMS MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES ,SHAKERS, FOOD CONTAINERS)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF DISH MACHINE AND SCRAPE SINK,ON SEVERAL SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTER TOP & ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN EMPLOYEES AREA.REAR STORAGE AREA ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR.UNDERNEATH BAGS STORED ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR REAR DOOR.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA -ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ON LEDGE OF LADDER,BEHIND BUCKETS.FRONT SERVICE AREA- SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS, UNDER ICE CREAM FREEZER ON COUNTER TOP,LOWER SHELF UNDERNEATH PICK UP WINDOW.FRONT SERVICE COUNTER- ON SHELVING UNITS.DINING AREA-UNDER BOOTH SEATS ON INTERIOR LEDGES AND WHERE FOOD IS STORED ON TABLES .MEN'S TOILET ROOM -ON FLOOR AROUND TOILET.WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM-ON FLOOR BEHIND GARBAGE CAN,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH STALLS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/15/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT DOOR IN CENTER MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NOT ON SURFACES AND TABLES WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD OVERHEAD SHELF IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE .

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN EMPLOYEES AREA THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR.LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR/RUSTED OUT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN ,PITTED AND DEEP GROOVES ON SURFACES OF CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, GREASE CATCHER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STEAM TABLE, PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING UNITS,GARBAGE CANS,WAFFLE MAKER.DELIME DISH MACHINE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,WOMEN'S TOILET THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND UNEVEN CONCRETE FLOOR AND WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA,MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA AND FRONT SERVICE AREA,MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE CEILING VENT IN FRONT SERVICE AREA,GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING AND CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM .

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA/PICK UP WINDOW.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NECESSARY ITEMS AND OVERSTOCK FOR THE RESTAURANT BEING STORED IN DINING AREA,1- COMPARTMENT SCRAPE SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA,ARTICLES ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ITEMS AS NOT TO CREATE CLUTTER AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT REAR AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SOME FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552856

Location recorded for this inspection · THOMAS COFFEE SHOP · 1657 E 87TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS RANGING FROM 83.3F, 82.0F, 69.0F, 80.0F AND 89.7F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLEACH AND SOAP STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO PACKAGED CONDIMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEPARATE CHEMICALS FROM FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER MOVED CHEMICALS DURING INSPECTION.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10-15 DROPPINGS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. DROPPINGS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER DURING INSPECTION.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EITHER STRIPS OR DISH WASHING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NECESSARY ITEMS AND OVERSTOCK FOR THE RESTAURANT BEING STORED IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ITEMS AS NOT TO CREATE CLUTTER AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2535076

Location recorded for this inspection · THOMAS COFFEE SHOP · 1657 E 87TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534671

Location recorded for this inspection · THOMAS COFFEE SHOP · 1657 E 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 75 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE BACK OF THE CABINETS NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER AREA, BEHIND THE TWO CHEST FREEZER ADJACENT FROM THE KITCHEN AND IN THE CORNER NEAR THE FRONT HAND SINK IN THE FRONT WAITRESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN MUTIPLE AREAS ( NEAR THE TWO CHEST FREEZERS, DRY STORAGE ROOM, CORNER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER). MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

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How results compare in ZIP 60617

242 of 303 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 7545.

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