Pass

Cafe Jumping Bean

1439 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 27, 2026

Cafe Jumping Bean was last inspected on January 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

January 27, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of repair. Rubber gasket and matal frame in need of repair or replace. Correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Food shelves in need of cleaning to remove food crumbs. Instructed to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floors under all food spaces in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt debris under the 3 compartment sink, around the grease trap and in between ice machine and refrigeration units. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed a slite brownish substance in the interior of the ice machine by the ice maker. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine that is located in the food prep area. Instructed to locate the backflow prevention device or obtain a recipe from a licensed plumber that indicates the back flow prevention device is present and is serviced at least once a year.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed missing tiles on the floor in the customer dining area and in the basement storage area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dust on the vent located in the toilet room. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plates and cups not inverted. Instructed management to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.