Dark Matter Coffee
1856 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2609625
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Dec 12, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT LOWER LEVEL DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 27, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 19, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 12 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING AREA OF THE RESTAURANT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 28, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
6-201.11 OBSERVED WOOD SHEATHING AS A WALL SURFACE IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE BACK WALL AND EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR COVER WITH A CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
6-201.16(B) THE BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE COVERED OR SEALED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.