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La Colombe Torrefaction
4 E Elm St, Chicago 60611 · Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass
Most recent result
Aug 19, 2024
6
Inspections on record
5
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on Aug 19, 2024
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED OVER CLEAN UTENSILS IN THE WAREWASHING AREA SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT POSE AN OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION RISK FOR OPEN FOOD, UTENSILS, OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS A DUNNAGE RACK THAT IS ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE ACCESS FOR CLEANING OF FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF 3-DOOR DRY STORAGE CABINET IN FRONT AREA TO BE SOILED WITH COFFEE GROUNDS AND OTHER DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jan 25, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jun 26, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Feb 13, 2018 | License | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Feb 2, 2018 | License | Not Ready | Risk 2 (Medium) |
Source
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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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La Colombe Torrefaction — questions
- Did La Colombe Torrefaction pass its last health inspection?
- La Colombe Torrefaction at 4 E Elm St was inspected on Aug 19, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
- What violations were cited at La Colombe Torrefaction?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED OVER CLEAN UTENSILS IN THE WAREWASHING AREA SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT POSE AN OVERHEAD CONTAMINATIO
- What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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