The Bean Caffe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 22, 2026 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Jul 15, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site to monitor hot and cold food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: All bulk foods not stored in the original container must be labeled with the product common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear effective hair/beard restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted in-use prep line utensils being stored in a container of ice and ice water at a temperature of 40.1f. If stored in water, must maintain a minimum temperature of 135f or store on/in a clean surface/container and wash, rinse, sanitize as need or every 4 hours.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cloth towels or cardboard as liner for shelving inside coolers or on rear storage shelving.-----noted peeling plastic on the exterior metal surfaces of the ice machine. Instructed to remove.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor along the side of the rear desk with debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Summary report given and posted on 11-10-25 not posted at this time visible to the public. Summary noted inside a binder. Today's summary report posted. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

3. Nov 10, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Noted a very thick black and slimy substance inside the inner lining of ice machine dripping onto the ice. Instructed management not to use ice machine until equipment is cleaned and sanitized. Priority foundation violation#7-38-005.citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4. Jan 12, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Sep 14, 2017 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Noted the top door of the service prep cooler at lobby area loose and whobbly.instructed management to repair

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Noted floors at dry storage area,around grease trap,and dish washing area with debris.instructed management to clean and maintain floors

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Noted spray attachment at three compartment sink leaking.instructed management to repair.

6. Sep 7, 2017 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

     Inspector’s note: Noted no documentation of the pest control companies state of illinois pest control license in this establishments pest control log book. Serious violation 7-38-020.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Noted the top door of the service prep cooler at lobby area loose and whobbly.instructed management to repair.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Noted floors at dry storage area,around grease trap,and dish washing area with debris.instructed management to clean and maintain floors.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Noted spray attachment at three compartment sink leaking.instructed management to repair.

7. Sep 9, 2016 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door prep cooler,missing knob on food storage container.must remove rust from exterior of grease trap.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from storage shelves,exterior of ice machine

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a hand sink in rear dish washing area with hot and cold running water and maintain.

8. Aug 26, 2016 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

9. Dec 11, 2014 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Label all ready to eat food inside the reach in cooler.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Install a back flow preventer device on the back of cappuccino machine connected to the water line.

10. Dec 4, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Front entrance doors not rodent/insects proofed with approximately 1 inch gap in between the bottom middle part of the 2 glass doors. Revolving doors door sweep worn out. Instructed to rodent/insects proofed the doors. Replace worn out door sweep. Citation issued serious 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label all ready to eat food inside the reach in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the inside bottom shelve of the reach in freezer and 3 door reach in cooler with food debris and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor thru-out prep/serving area and storage area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Fan guard of the one door reach in cooler with dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install a back flow preventer device on the cappuccino machine connected to the water line.

11. Dec 3, 2014 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

12. Nov 12, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All bulk foods must be labeled. All prepared foods must be labeled and dated.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Interior bread storage cabinet dirty. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide internal thermometer for left prep line sandwich cooler.