The Stockyard Coffeehouse, LLC
558 W 37th ST, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Feb 25, 2026
The Stockyard Coffeehouse, LLC was last inspected on February 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
February 25, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Obstructed hand wash sink. Found, utensils placed in prep area hand wash sink, instructed to keep hand wash sink free from any utensils for proper hand washing, Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Additional hand wash sink is needed in the rear prep area, or remove swinging door that separates the 2 small prep areas.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Live pottery plants places above prep area, instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.13 observed soap dispenser provided at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove soap dispenser and maintain handwashing aids and devices such as paper towels or hand soap dispensers at sinks designated for handwashing only.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no internal ambient air thermometers provided at the front and rear prep area 1-door prep coolers. Instructed to provide at least one internal ambient air thermometer in a conspicuous and easily viewable location in all equipment used to cold-hold tcs' food items and maintain them at all times.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed bulk dry food storage containers above the rear prep area handwashing sink not labeled with the common name of the food item stored. Instructed to label all bulk dry food containers with the common name of the food item stored and maintained.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed in-use utensils (coffee stirring spoons) stored in still, room-temperature water in the front coffee prep area. Instructe to remove utensils from water and maintain utensils on a clean, sanitized surface between uses.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed gaskets at the 1-door upright cooler in the rear prep area to be in poor repair, torn and missing in some areas. Instructed to repair or replace the gaskets at the 1-door upright cooler and maintain all equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed interior nonfood-contact surfaces of the 1-door freezer in the front prep area to be soiled with dried food debris and other soil. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of freezers and other cold-holding equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of food debris and other soils and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed soap dispenser provided at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove soap dispenser and maintain handwashing aids and devices such as paper towels or hand soap dispensers at sinks designated for handwashing only.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no internal ambient air thermometers provided at the front and rear prep area 1-door prep coolers. Instructed to provide at least one internal ambient air thermometer in a conspicuous and easily viewable location in all equipment used to cold-hold tcs' food items and maintain them at all times.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk dry food storage containers above the rear prep area handwashing sink not labeled with the common name of the food item stored. Instructed to label all bulk dry food containers with the common name of the food item stored and maintained.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils (coffee stirring spoons) stored in still, room-temperature water in the front coffee prep area. Instructe to remove utensils from water and maintain utensils on a clean, sanitized surface between uses.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets at the 1-door upright cooler in the rear prep area to be in poor repair, torn and missing in some areas. Instructed to repair or replace the gaskets at the 1-door upright cooler and maintain all equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior nonfood-contact surfaces of the 1-door freezer in the front prep area to be soiled with dried food debris and other soil. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of freezers and other cold-holding equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of food debris ando ther soils and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected from canvass inspection on 3/1/2024 (inspection no. 2590302): #51 5-205.15 observed drainpipe leaking under the first compartment of the three-compartment sink. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe and maintain. Instructed to correct and maintain all previous core violations. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and splash in the bottom interior of the prep cooler in the kitchen where the food is stored. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under the first compartment of the three-compartment sink. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow it to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on walls in rear prep area. Instructed to clean walls and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing provision at front prep handsink at start of inspection. Instructed person in charge to provide handwashing provision at all times and maintain.pic provided handsoap at conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster to be unable to close tight fitting due to trash overflowing. Instructed person in charge to correct and ensure lid is able to be tight fitting at all times for the prevention of pest harborage. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a hand washing sign at rear hand sink.
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: Must clean dust build up from wall vent in front prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit or supplies on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Procedure is on site at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 58 Observed no allergen training certification on site. Must provide proof of allergen training.A CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY THE SPECIFIED DATE ON THE INSPECTION REPORT IS CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 paperwork 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 on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
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: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide written procedure for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certification on site. Must provide proof of allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.