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Spill The Beans Coffee Cafe

5300-5302 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60651 · Cook County

67cited violations
4serious tier
9inspections
54tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2934215
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262120
20254213
20242221
20231120

Inspections

  1. Aug 24, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-205.11 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSIL AND CARTON OF MILK STORED INSIDE SAID HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER: HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13--- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13---OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLERS AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS, BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jun 16, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (COOKED CHILI AND SOUPS) IN THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEARLY DATE MARK ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS, BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLERS AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Nov 5, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED FOOD HANLDERS NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASK. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING GLASSES/FACE, ON THE PHONE, TOUCHING COMPUTER SCREEN TO TAKE ORDERS AND THEN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS STARTED TO PREPARE FOOD/BEVERAGE ITEMS FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS AFTER CONTAMINATING HANDS BEFORE PREPARING FOOD ITEMS. FOOD HANDLER WASHED HANDS AFTER ASKED TO. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

      3-201.11 (A): OBSERVED FOOD OBTAINED FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS ARE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE: BAKED COOKIES AND SLICES OF CAKE AND COOKIES IN SINGLE PLASTIC CONTAINERS/BAGS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH NO LABELS OR ORIGINAL BOXES PRESENT. AN INADEQUATE INVOICE WAS PROVIDED THAT READ DIANA'S SWEET BOUTIQUE WITH NO ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL ADDRESS TO CONFIRM THIS IS AN APPROVED FOOD SOURCE. MUST ONLY PROVIDE FOOD ITEMS FROM APPROVED FOOD SOURCES AND MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROOF. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT $80 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. May 29, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED A FORK AND COOKING UTENSIL IN THE DRYING RACK ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH SLIGHT CRUMBS AND SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND THE FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

  5. May 27, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED A FORK AND COOKING UTENSIL IN THE DRYING RACK ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH SLIGHT CRUMBS AND SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND THE FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

    • Serious Priority

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13 (B:3 OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #38:6-501.111: SILL OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST CONSIST OF THE MOST RECENT RECORD OF VISIT AND PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

  6. May 20, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

      OBSERVED FOOD OBTAINED FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS ARE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE: BAKED COOKIES, SLICES OF CAKE IN SINGLE PLASTIC CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND A WHOLE CAKE WITHOUT ANY LABELS OR ORIGINAL BOXES PRESENT. NO INVOICES, REVIEW OF SUPPLIER NAMES, AND UNABLE TO PRESENT DOCUMENTS OF THE FOOD SOURCE. A PERSON ON SITE PROVIDED A ZELLE TRANSACTION. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT $125 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. PEST CONTROL MUST CONSIST OF THE MOST RECENT RECORD OF VISIT AND PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      OBSERVED A FORK AND COOKING UTENSIL IN THE DRYING RACK ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE OUTER AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH SLIGHT CRUMBS AND SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND THE FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

  7. Dec 11, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED/PREPARED/SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE FOOD PREP TABLE COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (SALT AND SAUCES/CONDIMENTS) NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN THE FREEZER AND PREP TABLE COOLER BEING STORED IMPRPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS AND STORE FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/FREEZER BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO DRY PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS/DIRT AT VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO/MISSING LIGHT BULB COVERS/SHIELDS THORUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  8. Dec 4, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED/PREPARED/SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, HARRY GILMORE ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:15AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

      OBSERVED HOME PREPARED FOOD ITEMS (TURKEY CHILI AND CHICKEN SOUP) BEING STORED/SOLD IN THE FOOD PREP COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THAT HOME PREPARED FOOD MUST NOT BE STORED/SOLD IN THE FACILITY. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS IN A GARBAGE BAG AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH AND TAKEN TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE FOOD PREP TABLE COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (SALT AND SAUCES/CONDIMENTS) NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN THE FREEZER AND PREP TABLE COOLER BEING STORED IMPRPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS AND STORE FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/FREEZER BAGS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED MINOR LEAK/DRIP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO DRY PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS/DIRT AT VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO/MISSING LIGHT BULB COVERS/SHIELDS THORUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  9. Sep 28, 2023 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS IN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED GAP ON SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED UNSEAL WOOD IN BLOCK ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED SODA CANS STORED ON SODA CRATES, CHEMICALS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BOXES UNDERNEATH COUNTER STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO STORE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DOOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON PREP TABLE BASE HOLDING ONE DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL TOASTER OVEN WITH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBERVED SMALL PANINI GRILL WITH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN REAR SEATING AREA NEAR MURAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL NEXT TO DOOR AND BEHIND MOP SINK IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING BASE BOARDS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON WALL AND ALONG BASE OF WALL IN PREP AREA, IN HALLWAY AND IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS IN WINDOWSILLS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR, ALONG BASE BOARDS, IN CORNERS, IN HALLWAY AND UTILITY CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.