Momentum Coffee

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 31, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide working thermometers inside refrigerators.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the counter top underneath microwave to remove debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the hand sink. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain garbage cans with lids in the washrooms as required.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

2. Oct 7, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Oct 3, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable city of chicago certified food manager on site. Tcs foods such as milk are to be sold to the public. Instructed manager to provide original city of chicago food manager certificate

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed downstairs cooler unit with an inadequate internal air temperature of 52 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cooler units are held at 41 f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooler unit which is accessible to all businesses within building being utilized. Instructed manager to install locks on unit or create another means to prevent contamination from outside businesses.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooler unit stored in mechanical room. Instructed manager to remove cooler from mechanical room.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no original city of chicago food manager certificate on site. Tcs foods such as milk are to be sold. Instructed manager to provide original city of chicago food manger certificate

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate