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CO-OPTIM WEST LOOP, LLC.

550 W WASHINGTON BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · BAR

Inspection summary

CO-OPTIM WEST LOOP, LLC. has been inspected 2 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 3, 2017. The most recent inspection, on October 16, 2017, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.

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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 16, 2017. 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 October 16, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 16, 2017. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 2 times on October 3, 2017. For example: WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

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.

2 inspections

  1. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • Observed residential dishwasher. Chicago Department of Public Health does not allow this type of equipment. Must provide commercial high temperature or low temperature dishwasher. Critical violation 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Observed no pest control log book on site. Instructed must obtain pest control service from a licensed pest control company. Must provide complete log book for inspection. Serious violation 7-38-020.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed ceiling above bar is open to expose pipes, ventilation, etc. (not smooth and easily cleanable). Must provide smooth and easily cleanable surface above bar area. Must maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed no utility sink on premises. Must provide utility sink with backflow prevention device.
  2. License

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • Observed coolers in bar not connected to power source. All coolers must be at least 40F or lower. Must connect. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • Observed residential dishwasher. Chicago Department of Public Health does not allow this type of equipment. Must provide commercial high temperature or low temperature dishwasher. Critical violation 7-38-030.
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • Observed no hot water in 1 compartment sink in bar area. Must provide hot and cold water at all plumbing in facility. Must provide minimum temperature of 85F at hand washing sink, and 110F at prep sinks. Must maintain same. Critical violation 7-38-030.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed no designated hand washing sink in bar area. Must provide designated hand washing sink with adequate city pressure, hot and cold water, soap and paper towels or sanitary drying device. Must maintain same. Critical violation 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Observed no pest control log book on site. Instructed must obtain pest control service from a licensed pest control company. Must provide complete log book for inspection. Serious violation 7-38-020.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed ceiling above bar is open to expose pipes, ventilation, etc. (not smooth and easily cleanable). Must provide smooth and easily cleanable surface above bar area. Must maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed no utility sink on premises. Must provide utility sink with backflow prevention device.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Observed no thermometers in facility. Must provide a thermometer in each cooler, placed in a conspicuous spot.

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