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Restaurant: Thomas Coffee Shop
Address: 1657 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Feb 20, 2013

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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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.

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.RODENT/ 14-MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE UNDER STORAGE SHELVING AND MORE THAN 40 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DINING ROOM BOOTHS SEATS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.RECOMMENDED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE FREEZER IN REAR.MUST DEFROST.

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