Foxglove Coffee
2059 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608
Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of May 7, 2026
Foxglove Coffee was last inspected on May 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
May 7, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 floors in corners of prep area and storage area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 no hood vent on site for smoke and smells of food products. Instructed to eliminate all smoke and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No asign pic on sdite during inspection
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: No updated logbook on site at time of inspection. Outdated pest control license dated 12/21/24 last service receipt 7/16/25 instructed pic to have logbook up to date with all information. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in corners of prep area and storage area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No hood vent on site for smoke and smells of food products. Instructed to eliminate all smoke and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (eggs, milk) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed a city of chicago food service sanitation manager must be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate nor proof of enrollment within 3 months. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate or provide valid proof of enrollment within 3 months. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy provided for inspector's review. Instructed to provide an employee health policy at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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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 located at the food prep area hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a food handler without a proper hair restraint such as a hair net or a cap. Instructed to provide at all times.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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. Instructed to locate or provide.
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: 6-501.12 observed the floors under the dry storage shelves, under the 3 compartment sink and under the utility sink with accumulated dirt debris. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (eggs, milk) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed a city of chicago food service sanitation manager must be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 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 on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.
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 procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide necessary items, and a disinfectant rated for norovirus.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the unisex toilet room trash receptacle without a cover, instructed to provide cover.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.