Pass

Jackalope Coffee & Tea House

753-755 W 32nd St, Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Dec 16, 2025

Jackalope Coffee & Tea House was last inspected on December 16, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

December 16, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    10 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the reach in coolers in foor prep area. Instructed to replace

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout in prep areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of all coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed garbage cans in the toilet rooms areas uncovered. Instructed to provide lids.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor basment storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall under 3 comparment sink and in utility sink area and wall leading down to basement storage. Instructed to reapair and seal.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the utility sink. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light in rear dry storage, instructed to replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shield in rear dry storage. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical14 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine with a build-up of black / pink slime substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin.ice is used for human consumption. Interior and exterior plate of ice bin with rust; instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of foods the facility may receive during deliveries (i.e. Packaged deli meat, milk, eggs etc.). Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers in food prep areas without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 20 mouse droppings in doughnut display case, and dry 20 droppings in the rear storage area behind and under rack management instructed to remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas clean and sanitize. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the reach in coolers in foor prep area. Instructed to replace

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout in prep areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of all coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed garbage cans in the toilet rooms areas uncovered. Instructed to provide lids.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor basment storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall under 3 comparment sink and in utility sink area and wall leading down to basement storage. Instructed to reapair and seal.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the utility sink. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light in rear dry storage, instructed to replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shield in rear dry storage. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the employee toilet room door was not self closing; instructed to install a self closing device on door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation fans in the washrooms with dust on them; instructed to clean to remove dust.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in rear storage area in need of cleaning behind equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind all equipment along the wall base and in corners to remove dust,debris and/or spills.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20 small live flies scatttered on the wall in the dining area, 10 live flies scattered on the wall in the employee's wash room, 10 live flies on the wall next to the coffee station. Instructed to remove and clean all affected area and call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lid over the ice bin open underneath the coffee station. Instructed manager to keep close to prevent coffee grinds from falling in ice.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the backs of the reach in coolers(motor/venting area) very dusty. Must detail clean and mainatin.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the cooler and ice machine to remove debris. Also clean the counter tops, prep tables and storage shelving to remove spills and/or debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink behind the service counter with a slow drain. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found the toilet rooms with trash receptacles without lids. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind all equipment along the wall base and in corners to remove dust,debris and/or spills.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing a hair restraints. Instructed to wear hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: The top surface of the washbowl in the customer's toilet room needs to be caulked. Instructed to caulk around the top of the washbowl. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the ice machine with a black substance on the white panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found the toilet rooms with trash receptacles without lids. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners, around the ice machine, coolers, cooking equipment and sinks with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The ventilation covers in the toilet rooms with thick dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found a food handler on site with no proof she met the food handler's requirements. Instructed to meet the requirements and provide proof.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Conditional

    Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) no written employee health policy provided on the premises. Instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 no clean-up procedure on premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean-up procedure and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) all reach in need of thermometers at all times. Must install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 all front entry doors in need of rodent proofing. All doors must be tight fitting. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 all food handlers must have hair restraints while in prep area. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 all unnecessary article in basement must be removed. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 floors in basement storage area in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 all employees in need of food handler certificates. Must obtain and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy provided on the premises. Instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 no clean-up procedure on premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean-up procedure and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No soap found at handsink in prep area. Manager provided soap. Priority foundtion violation citation issued 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found no sanitizer at 3 compartment sink while washing multi use utensils. Instructed manager to provide and maintain a chemical sanitizer at all times. Manager provided chlorine bleach during inspection. Priority violation citation issued 7-38-025

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: All reach in need of thermometers at all times. Must install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: All front entry doors in need of rodent proofing. All doors must be tight fitting. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must have hair restraints while in prep area. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary article in basement must be removed. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in basement storge area in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: All employees in need of food handler certificates. Must obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor in corner area by the customer washroom and in the storage room on the first floor behind the deep freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Organize and maintain basement; some unnecessary items observed; remove to avoid clutter.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Prep cooler door in poor repair, exposed insulation. Instructed to cover.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No grease trap for 3-comp sink, instructed to install

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No refrigeration thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirments not met.

  12. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior door panel of reach in cooler under front counter in poor repair; insulation showing; must cover insulation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must sweep floors in rear storage room under shelves and around/behind shelves and freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean ceiling vent fans in both washrooms to remove dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside of prep cooler where sandwiches are made or reach in unit where beverages and yogurt stored on selling floor; provide thermometers for both units.

  13. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in need of cleaning to remove all dust and food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Bathroom door self closing device in poor repair must correct and maintain at all times.

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Found no self-closing door at restroom bathrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device at fedco coffee machine and at mop sink.

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