Espression Lavazza
140 E WALTON PL, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2766827
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Dec 17, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 45.4F, YOGURT 43.6F, CHICKEN SANDWICH 47.7F, QUICHE 47.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 14 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED GRIND COFFEE BEANS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TI CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FLY STRIP INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIP AND INSTALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE A RISK OF CONTAMINATION FOR CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING IMPROPER RINSING PROCEDURES DURING WAREWASHING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FAILED TO RINSE DISHES BETWEEN WASHING AND SANITIZING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO USE DISTINCT, SEPARATE WATER RINSE AFTER WASHING AND BEFORE SANITIZING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT WHEN USING A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT ABRASIVES OR OTHER CLEANING CHEMICALS ARE REMOVED PRIOR TO SANITIZING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 20, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING ATTACHED TO SANITIZER BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREAS UNDERNEATH ALL COOLING AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 13, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKING AT THE BASE ONTO FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA OF LAVAZZA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING ATTACHED TO SANITIZER BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREAS UNDERNEATH ALL COOLING AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 8, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
WATER & ICE FROM APPROVED SOURCE
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
DELI CUPS USE AS BULK FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER DURABLE SCOOPS.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 25, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS AND HAND SOAP AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE HAND WASHING AIDS FROM SINKS NOT USED FOR HAND WASHNING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE COFFEE BEANS AND GROUNDS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.