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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.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1118273

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST COMPLETE REMOVING CLUTTER IN REAR STORE ROOM.MUST ORGANIZING REMAINING STORAGE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670917

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 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 COMPLETE REMOVING CLUTTER IN REAR STORE ROOM.MUST ORGANIZING REMAINING STORAGE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670592

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND REAR DOOR AT BOTTOM AREAS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH AREAS ACCESSIBLE FOR RODENT ENTRY. ALSO EVIDENCE OF 38 RODENT DROPPINGS-MICE,AROUND DEEP FREEZERS,COOLERS AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

  • 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.TOP OF FREEZER BY WAFFLE STATION IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR/PAINT WOOD.

  • 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.INTERIOR OF COOLER S NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 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.FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR BY OVEN.MUST REPAIR.

  • 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.NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 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.CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA IN STORE ROOM AND AT REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE, AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
484245

Location recorded for this inspection · THOMAS COFFEE SHOP · 1657 E 87TH 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.STILL WORKING ON THE RUSTY STORAGE SHELF.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
484235

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN EAST SIDE STORAGE AREA 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED

  • 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.OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELFINSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL.

  • 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.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE THREE BOX FREEZERS INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN, OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN AND SANITIZED SHAKE MIXER,CUTTING BOARDS, AND REAR SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE ITEMS.

  • 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.FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT COOKING AREA AND STORAGE AREA,ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 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.OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL BEHIND BOX FREEZER EAST STORAGE AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

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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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