Big Shoulders Coffee Works
1105 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Jul 17, 2025
Big Shoulders Coffee Works was last inspected on July 17, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
July 17, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hands washing sign in employees restroom, Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Live pottery plants placed above food production area, instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found bulk containers of sugar, rice, etc. Not labeled. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found no covered garbage receptacle located in unisex washroom. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #2-201.11.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No clean up procedures. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #2-502.11.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the rust from the exterior of the grease trap. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors under/around the ice machine. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Instructed all food handlers must wear a hair restraint when preparing/serving food and/or beverages. Maintain same.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No ventilation in the mens and womans washrooms. Must provide.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Low temperature chlorine chemical dish machine not properly sanitizing. Found 0 ppm chlorine after six cycle runs, draining machine twice and priming machine. No other means of proper sanitizing on premises, no three compartment sink. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink not accessible/maintained. Observed exposed hand sink being used as food prep sink. Employee observed rinsing out shaker cup used for iced tea, rinsing off fresh mint. Instructed the exposed hand sink is for hand washing purposes only.no other prep sinks or three compartment sink available on premises.must install a three compartment sink on premises for food prep and sanitizing of large equipment. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All pre-packaged foods must be properly labeled with food name, business name, address and ingredients.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Exterior large ice machine with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor in the green bean storage room with with dirt and bean spillage. Must clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No ventilation in the mens and womans washrooms. Must provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Internal thermometer needed for dairy coolers including the dairy cooler in the green bean storage room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All employees in the food preparation area must wear hat/hair restraint.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored inside the provided scoop container. Not on top of the dirty ice machine.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floor in the hot water tank location,seal hole in same area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Detail clean,organize basement storage areas,hot water tank room elevate 6" off floor for easier cleaning,remove clutter due to potential pest harborage.
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Fail
License · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Front left service coffee roaster prep area must be protected against public contamination at all times.serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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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: Found front door to establishment not rodent proofed approximately 1/4" mode of entry at bottom right corner.serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floor in the hot water tank location,seal hole in same area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: A backflow prevention device is needed at ice maker.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Detail clean,organize basement storage areas,hot water tank room elevate 6" off floor for easier cleaning,remove clutter due to potential pest harborage.
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Fail
License · Fail
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.