Oud Coffee & Cafe

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Inspections

1. May 19, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. May 12, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS EGGS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED DISHES AND UTENSILS BEING WASHED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA WITHOUT SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER AMOUNTS OF SANITIZER WHEN CLEANING DISHES AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT COFFEE STATION USED TO STORE MILK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1 NONSERVICE ANIMAL INSIDE FACILITY. DOG WAS LATER REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY ALLOW SERVICE ANIMALS INSIDE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE IN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT COFFEE STATION USED TO STORE MILK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER AND TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617257 DATED 5/12/2025: #51 "OBSERVED NO SINK USED FOR DUMPING LIQUID WASTE AT FRONT COFFEE BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A MINIMUM OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE INSTALLED FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

3. May 12, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN,CUT TOMATOES,EGGS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     4-301.16--OBSERVED NO SINK USED FOR DUMPING LIQUID WASTE AT FRONT COFFEE BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A MINIMUM OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE INSTALLED FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.

4. May 5, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN,CUT TOMATOES,EGGS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO INFORM AND PROVIDE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HEALTH POLICY WITH EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE BEVERAGE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS (MEASURING CUPS,STAINLESS STEEL MILK PITCHER ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE SAID HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE BEVERAGE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE SAID VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.("SEE COMMENTS").

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MILK COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED THE PREMISES THAT TEST STRIPS MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITRY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO SINK USED FOR DUMPING LIQUID WASTE AT FRONT COFFEE BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A MINIMUM OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE INSTALLED FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2593937 DATED:05/03/2024 #47--4-101.19:--OBSERVED BOXES AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #58--2-102.13:--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CRERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SAID VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/12/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

5. May 3, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSRERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED BOXES AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CRERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION.