Back of the Yards Coffee
2059 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 2 (Medium)
Out of business · as of Jun 23, 2025
Back of the Yards Coffee was last inspected on June 23, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
June 23, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Premises had no supplies to respond to vomit or diarrhea events. Must provide clean-up kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee washing hands in 3-compartment sink of the kitchen prep area. Instructed to wash hands at hand wash sink with soap and paper towel. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand wash sink in prep area with bucket in it. Instructed to have all hand wash sinks accessible at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must properly store unused wiping cloths in chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted no sanitizing test kit for 3-compartment sink on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Remove unnecessary items and clutter in basement area. Organize and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean floor in prep area and basement of coffee bean spills.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License · Pass
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.