1. Illinois small cities
2. Illinois smaller cities
3. Illinois
4. Chicago, IL Restaurants

Business Info

Restaurant: Robust Coffee Lounge Llc
Address: 6300 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Jan 28, 2013

Score
(the higher the better)
100

Add photo of this business × Description:

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Robust Coffee Lounge Llc, 6300 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 »

First Name:

Last Name:

Your position at this restaurant:

E-mail (will not be displayed publicly)   

Phone: (will not be displayed publicly)

Corrected or new information:  (50-4000 characters, will be displayed publicly)

Type the code shown:

Your IP address 18.188.123.192 will be logged.

Violation descriptions and comments

MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER BY ICE MACHINE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, COUNTERS AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS TO HELP IN ELIMINATING BREEDING SITES FOR PESTS.
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. MUST STORE ANY UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AND DIRTY WASH CLOTHS IN A BIN OR ITEM WITH A LID TO HELP IN ELIMINATION OF BREEDING SITES FOR PESTS
MUST HANG ALL MOPS NOT IN USE HANGING UPRIGHT FOR PROPER DRYING TO HELP IN ELIMINATING BREEDING SITES FOR PESTS.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WINDOW SILLS THROUGH OUT-REMOVE DIRT AND DEAD BUGS.
MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR-1/4' GAP NOTED AND REAR DOOR-1/2' GAP NOTED. FOUND 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR OF RESTAURANT AND 10 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES TO HELP ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION #64216-12 ISSUED.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REAR REACH-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER, AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 52.7F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IS MAINTAINS THE PROPER TEMPERATURE AND MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 ATTN: MR. NELSON FOR REINSPECTION OF COOLER. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION #64215-11 ISSUED.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 46.7F TO 53.5F AND FOODS INCLUDED: TURKEY, HUMMUS, TUNA SALAD, CHEESE,QUICHE, HORSE RADDISH AND EGGS. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 10LBS AT $69.30. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
MUST HANG ALL MOPS NOT IN USE HANGING UPRIGHT FOR PROPER DRYING TO HELP IN ELIMINATING BREEDING SITES FOR PESTS.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WINDOW SILLS THROUGH OUT-REMOVE DIRT AND DEAD BUGS.
MUST STORE ANY UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AND DIRTY WASH CLOTHS IN A BIN OR ITEM WITH A LID TO HELP IN ELIMINATION OF BREEDING SITES FOR PESTS
MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR-1/4' GAP NOTED AND REAR DOOR-1/2' GAP NOTED. FOUND 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR OF RESTAURANT AND 10 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES TO HELP ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION #64216-12 ISSUED.
MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER BY ICE MACHINE
MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, COUNTERS AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS TO HELP IN ELIMINATING BREEDING SITES FOR PESTS.

NOW ABATED.
NOW ABATED.
NOW ABATED.
NOW ABATED.
NOW ABATED.
NOW ABATED.
NOW ABATED.
NOW ABATED.

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. (MUST STORE INVERTED)

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT, SOAP, AIR FRESHENER, ETC AWAY FROM STRAWS, STIRRERS AND UTENSILS UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT CLEAN, MAINTAINED AND HAS STRONG FOUL ODOR. OBSERVED FECES ON FLOOR AND TOILET SEAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. WASHROOM MUST BE CLEAN, IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE OF ODORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CLEANED WASHROOM DURING INSPECTION.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4' GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING CHICKEN AND TUNA SALAD. STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA.

FRONT DOOR REPAIRED.
CONTAINERS LABELED.
CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING CHICKEN AND TUNA SALAD.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA.
INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND REAR PREP COOLER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY DUST.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
NOTED SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE. MUST SEAL.

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review

Please note that defamatory statements might be against the law. As soon as you visit any website, your IP address is available to that site.

Would you recommend Robust Coffee Lounge Llc to others? (optional)

Yes

  

No

Add photo of Robust Coffee Lounge Llc (optional)

Add more info about the restaurant »

Takes reservations:

Yes No

Accepts credit cards:

Yes No

Parking:

Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

Attire:

Casual Dress Business Casual Jacket Preferred Jacket Required Jacket and Tie Required Formal Attire

Good for groups:

Yes No

Good for kids:

Yes No

Delivery:

Yes No

Take-out:

Yes No

Waiter service:

Yes No

Outdoor seating:

Yes No

Wi-Fi:

Yes No

Good for:

Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dessert Dinner Late Night

Alcohol:

Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

Noise level:

Quiet Average Loud

Ambience:

Casual Classy Dive-y Hipster Intimate Romantic Touristy Trendy Upscale

Has TV:

Yes No

Caters:

Yes No

Wheelchair accessible:

Yes No

Live music:

Yes No

Scenic view:

Yes No

Gluten-free friendly:

Yes No

Vegan friendly:

Yes No

Cuisines:

Afghan African American Argentinian Asian Austrian Bagels Bakery Barbecue Bolivian Brazilian Breakfast & Brunch Buffet Burgers Cajun & Creole California Caribbean Chicken Chilean Chinese Coffee Colombian Cuban Delicatessen Desserts & Ice Cream Dim Sum Diner Dominican Donuts Eastern European Ecuadorian El Salvadoran English & Irish Ethiopian & Eritrean European Fast Food Filipino Floribbean French Frozen Yogurt Gastropub German Greek Guatemalan Hawaiian Honduran Hot Dogs & Sausages Indian Indonesian International Italian Jamaican Japanese Korean Kosher Latin American Mediterranean Mexican Middle Eastern Modern American Moroccan Nicaraguan Noodle Shop Nuevo Latino Organic Pakistani Peruvian Pizza Portuguese Pub Food Puerto Rican Russian Salad Sandwiches & Subs Seafood Smoothies Soup Southern & Soul Southwestern Spanish Steakhouse Sushi Tacos Tapas Tea Teriyaki Tex-Mex Thai Turkish Uruguayan Vegetarian Venezuelan Vietnamese Wine Bar

About You

Your nickname:
I have read, and agree to the Terms of Service

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

	Log in»  |   Register - it's free and very quick!
Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
	Show my IP address (18.188.123.xxx) to everybody
	Leave your signature» Clear Make my signature public

Send Review!

Recently added reviews

Name	City	Users' Rating
J J Fish & Chicken	Chicago, IL
Harolds Chicken	Chicago, IL
Adam's Ribs	Chicago, IL
Kostner Food Basket	Chicago, IL
Pete The Greek Restaurant	Chicago, IL
Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade	Chicago, IL
Mcdonalds	Chicago, IL
Ming's Chop Suey	Chicago, IL
Deborah's Place Ii	Chicago, IL
Moses Butcher Shop	Chicago, IL

1. Illinois small cities
2. Illinois smaller cities
3. Illinois
4. Chicago, IL Restaurants