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ROBUST COFFEE LOUNGE LLC

416 W ONTARIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60610 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

ROBUST COFFEE LOUNGE LLC has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 15, 2013. The most recent inspection, on March 9, 2016, found no infractions.

2 of 5 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

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 on February 27, 2015. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 February 27, 2015. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on April 1, 2014. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 once on April 1, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 April 1, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: EGGS 59.3F,SAUSAGE 47.4F,SALMON 48.4F,SAUSAGE 49.2F AND CHICKEN 50.5F (WALK IN COOLER).MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH APPROXIMATELY $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WAS SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,PORK,SAUSAGE SOUP ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • NOTED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR LAST INSPECTION POSTED/DISPLAYED IN VIEW TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 FROM REPORT #1434411 DATED 4/1/2014 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, GARBAGE CANS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE AND ON HALL WAY OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. STILL NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, GARBAGE CANS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE AND ON HALL WAY OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. STILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ON SITE AND STARTED TREATING FOR FLYING INSECT,(SECOND VISIT FROM DAY OF INSPECTION).BY END OF INSPECTION FLYING INSECT PROBLEM WAS UNDER CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE MONITORING.PREMISES NOW HAS A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-42-090
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • STILL NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,CHICKEN,SANDWICHES,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED AND A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 10:00 AM. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS, CLEAN,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  4. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • NOTED A SLIMY,GRAYISH AND PINKISH SUBSTANCE AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE ICE AND STARTED CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, GARBAGE CANS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE AND ON HALL WAY OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY.ALSO NOTED PREMISES TO HAVE AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (ONE PAGE OF RECEIPT PRESENTED WITH NO LICENSE, SCHEMATICS OR LIST OF CHEMICAL USED). MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UPON BEING REINSPECTED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,CHICKEN,SANDWICHES,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED AND A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND USED BY DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN CHEST FREEZERS AT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE/OFFICE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS, CLEAN,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  5. License

    0 infractions

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