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2960 BEVERAGE CORPORATION

2960 N LAKE SHORE DR, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

2960 BEVERAGE CORPORATION has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 9, 2010. The most recent inspection, on November 29, 2013, found no infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 15, 2013. For example: SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 15, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on November 15, 2013. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on March 12, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 17 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on November 29, 2013. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HOT WATER UNIT 1ST FLOOR CONVENIENCE STORE.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA
  3. Short Form Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE 5TH FLOOR NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME(NO DISHES OR MULTI-USE UTENSILS WASHED AT THIS TIME).SEVERAL ATTEMPTS MADE TO OPERATE THE UNIT,DISPENSING "0" PPM AT THIS TIME.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT AT THIS TIME.MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX OR E-MAIL TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AND THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE DINING AREAS APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR OVERHEAD DOOR FROM THE LOADING DOCK AND THE FRONT ENTRANCE IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. PROVIDE LIDS TO TRASH BINS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS,KEEP KITCHEN FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT TO MINIMIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS, PASTAS,HAMBURGERS,TUNA, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • ALL EXPOSED DINING ROOM TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED, WRAPPED, PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALONG THE COOKLINE AREAS
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN SYSTEM IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND SYRUP SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. MISSING, DAMAGED GROUT IN TILES OF SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT DISH AND KITCHEN AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE ICE MACHINE,HOT WATER UNIT 1ST FLOOR CONVENIENCE STORE.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE REAR LOADING DOCK.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • FACILITY HAS A NON-COMMERCIAL GRADE DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR CAFE PANTRY THAT DOES NOT USE A CHEMICAL OR HIGH TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER AT 180F TO SANITIZE DISHES. NO DISHES BEING WASHED DURING THE INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • ALL EXPOSED DINING ROOM TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED, WRAPPED, PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH BROKEN DOOR HANDLE REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/REPLACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN SYSTEM IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND SYRUP SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. MISSING, DAMAGED GROUT IN TILES OF SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT DISH AND KITCHEN AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, IN 1ST FLOOR CAFE PANTRY. IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. DAMAGED WALL BASEBOARD WITH HOLES IN HALLWAY ACROSS FROM MENS LOCKER ROOM. HOLE IN WALL BEHIND SODA FOUNTAIN SYSTEM IN KITCHEN. MOLDY WALL COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AT DISH MACHINE. WALL AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLERS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR ALL.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT HAVE RUBBER HOSE ATTACHED TO NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AS AN EXTENSION IN THE DISH ROOM. LEAK ON LEFT NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAKS ON PIPING AT SPRAY ARM AT DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR ALL.
  5. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT STORAGE AREA (DRY) AT ALL TIMES.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL COLLERS AND REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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 TIGHTEN FAUCET AT BASE ANS REPAIR LEAK AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BY DISH MACHINE AT MAIN KITCHEN AS WELL AS AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF 4 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLERS, 2 DOOR STANDUP COOLER AT END OF COOKING LINE, AND INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISHROOM AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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 APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CONVENIENCE STORE IN THE CORNER NEXT TO THE DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING LINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF 4 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLERS, 2 DOOR STANDUP COOLER AT END OF COOKING LINE, INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER, MICROWAVE AT 5TH FLOOR PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR BEHIND 4 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLERS, ALSO UNDER RADIATORS IN CONVENIENCE STORE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOLER IN THE CONVENIENCE STORE. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM. REPAINT CEILING TILE TRACKS IN DISHWASH AREA. REPAIR CRACKED BASEBOARD TILE AT CORNER NEAR 4 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLERS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MEN'S AND WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR NON-WORKING FINAL TEMP. RINSE GAUGE THERMOMETER ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.

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