Nordstrom Espresso Bar

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Inspections

1. Mar 16, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR, LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

2. Apr 17, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.ECOLAB TECH ON SITE DISH MACHINE NOW READING 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED UNDER INSPECTION #2615960

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

3. Mar 21, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

4. Mar 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     Low temperature dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse. Zero ppm obtain on chlorine test strip. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged, not allowed to use. Must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     Missing thermometer in prep coolers. Instructed to provide and maintain.

5. Apr 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART WHERE IT COULD BE EASILY VIEWED.

6. Feb 9, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD INSDIE CABINET UNDER DIPWELL IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZER AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS AND POOLING WATER IN LARGE, DEEP GAPS BETWEEN TILES ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT TO FILL SPACES BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE SMOOTHA AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD BUGS AND DEBRIS IN DRAIN AND BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (ON LEFT) IN FRONT PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DEAD BUGS AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

7. Feb 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DRINKS WITH MILK; BREAKFAST BURRITO, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 0 PPM CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER (CHLORINE BOTTLE ATTACHED) IN LOW TEMPERTURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION OF CCHEMICAL SANITIZER (WITH APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL TEST KIT) IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. FOUND MILK SITTING ON FLOOR AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.8F-59.3F; AND HALF/HALF @ 46.9F-49F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD INSDIE CABINET UNDER DIPWELL IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZER AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD BUGS AND DEBRIS IN DRAIN AND BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (ON LEFT) IN FRONT PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS AND POOLING WATER IN LARGE, DEEP GAPS BETWEEN TILES ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT TO FILL SPACES BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE SMOOTHA AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DEAD BUGS AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

8. Dec 30, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE. SEE VIOLATION #2. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF THE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

     OBSERVED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. FACILITY ONLY HAS A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR A VARIANCE FOR THIS PROCEDURE. SEE COMMENTS SECTION.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH MENU BOARD IN FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BLACK SLIME IN THE CAULK AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

9. Jul 18, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

10. Jul 11, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 25 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA AND AT THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO 7/18/2017.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FOUND FOOD AND DRINK SPLASHES ON THE WALLS AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREAS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ABOVE STATED AREAS. ALSO FOUND GRIME AT FLOOR DRAINS IN THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT THE LIGHT FIXTURES LOCATED AT THE COLD HOLDING TO GO UNIT.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

11. Dec 20, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      OBSERVED CUPS INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINERS USED TO DISPENSE READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS AND TO STORE SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE SPRAYER SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARDS TO A CLEAN SEPARATE AREA IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID POTENTIAL SPLASH CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      ONE OF THE BY-PASS WATER FILTERS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A LEAK AND IS DRIPPING INTO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR FILTER TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD AND BEVERAGES ON THE LINE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.

12. Nov 5, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

13. Nov 3, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      PREMISES HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF REPAIR DUE TO DAMAGE. TO WATER LINE CAUSING WATER TO SPILL FROM MACHINE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTER SURFACES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT COFFEE STATION OF SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF SPILLS AND COFFEE. REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM FLOOR AT REAR BY DISH MACHINE AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

14. Sep 22, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK) WAS BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE SPRAYER HEAD LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED WET MOP SITTING IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT WET MOPS.

15. Feb 4, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      RECAULK THE BACKSPLASH BEHIND THE HANDSINK NEAR THE COFFEE BAR ENTRANCE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE DOOR TO THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      REPLACE THE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER AT THE COFFEE BAR AREA.

16. Sep 21, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR DRAIN UNDER FRONT 1-COMP SINK & UNDER SMALL COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT ALL COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA- MUST BE PROVIDE. 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.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL FOODHANDLERS WORKING AROUND OPEN FOOD MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

17. Oct 22, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. KEEP COFFEE NOZZLES CLEAN AND FREE FROM BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.