Necessary & Sufficient Coffee

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Inspections

1. May 19, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.112 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPIDER AND COBWEBS IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED ALL CABINETS AND PREP TABLE SPACES, INSIDE COOLING UNITS AS WELL AS FREEZERS, PREP TABLES IN FRONT AS WELL AS REAR PREP AREA, PASTRY CONTAINERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SAID SURFACES AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE SPACE IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ORGANIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE PROPERLY AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13 OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND UNDER ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

2. May 12, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING WITH MILK, AND HEAVY CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER AS REQUIRED WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT MAINTAINED WITH REQUIRED INFORMATION ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED ONE SERVICE REPORT FOR ENTIRE YEAR OF 2025 AND NO SERVICE REPORTS FOR CURRENT YEAR 2026. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 2 SERVICES PER YEAR AS REQUIRED PER CODE. FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPIDER AND COBWEBS IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGHT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND UNDER ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ALL CABINETS AND PREP TABLE SPACES, INSIDE COOLING UNITS AS WELL AS FREEZERS, PREP TABLES IN FRONT AS WELL AS REAR PREP AREA, PASTRY CONTAINERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SAID SURFACES AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE SPACE IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ORGANIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE PROPERLY AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

3. Sep 11, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT COFFEE STATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     FOUND ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT UNDER DRAINAGE PIPING. MUST RELOCATE/COVER PIPING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(TOOLS, BIKE, ETC.)MUST REMOVE.

4. Sep 4, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT COFFEE STATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 20 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF FRUIT FLIES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020C.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     FOUND ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT UNDER DRAINAGE PIPING. MUST RELOCATE/COVER PIPING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(TOOLS, BIKE, ETC.)MUST REMOVE.

5. May 23, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     WASHROOM COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

6. May 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

7. Jan 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE TOLIET ROOM TO HAVE SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION STORED IN THE UTLITY CLOSET THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

8. May 8, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SIX QUICHES STORED IN THE PREP COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1# OF FOOD WORTH $25. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

9. Sep 17, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING AT DRAIN UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

10. Sep 11, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA,MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED NO FROZEN FOOD EQUIPMENT(CHEST FREEZER) ON SITE AT 0.0F .MUST PROVIDE FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY - NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO ITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO BARRIER FOR ENTRY INTO FOOD PREP AREA AND NO BARRIER AT ESPRESSO MACHINE & CUP STORAGE ON TOP AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST INSTALL A BARRIER FOR FOOD PROTECTION.OBSERVED MISSING WINDOW SCREENS FOR FRONT WALK UP SERVICE WINDOW.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR LOWER WALL BASES NEAR REAR DOOR .MUST REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING AT DRAIN UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.