Werewolf Coffee
1765 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Nov 3, 2025
Werewolf Coffee was last inspected on November 3, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
November 3, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No thermometer in hot holding box, Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No sink stopper for 3-comp sink, Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical5 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 has no clean up procedures or supplies to clean up vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide supplies or body fluid spill kit. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food (milk) at improper temperature of 44.9f-45.5f inside refrigerator. All foods must be stored at 41f or below. Discarded 6 pounds at a cost of $15. Priorty. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Refrigerator maintaining improper temperature of 47.3f. All cold holding equipment must maintain temperature of 41f or below at all times. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Refrigerator tagged for re-inspection.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No metal stem food thermometer. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of debris inside freezer. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Hot water temperature of handwashing sink near 3 compartment sink 69.8f, handwashing sinks in washrooms maintaining temperature of 70.7f, 3 compartment sink maintaining temperature of 70.5f. All handwashing sinks must maintain minimum temperature of 100f and 3 compartment sink must maintain minimum temperature of 110f. Priority. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Employee washroom door must be self closing.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on duty while tcs food (milk) is served. Certified food manager must be on duty at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general 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: Observed no employee health policy during inspection. Instructed to comply priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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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 black milk crates being used to store wiping clothes and food items. Instructed to remove and provide food grade materials for storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.