Aglaia Coffee and Tea Company

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 9, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handsink inaccessible during time of inspection. Noted handsink being used for rinsing, dumping and storing milk frothing pitchers during time of inspection. Instructed to use handwashing sink for handwashing only as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 or more small black live flies flying throughout the premises, on boxes containing materials in the dishwashing area, on walls, on countertops in the front and rear prep areas, and on exterior surfaces of cake and cookie holders on display. Instructed to contact pest control for service, clean and sanitize affected areas. Must eliminate pest activity on premises and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food employee preparing food in rear prep area without effective hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent possible contamination of food.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service cups wrapped in palstic stored on floor in front prep area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving and store at least 6 inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all equipment throughout prep areas in need of cleaning (sandwich press, interior and exterior of refrigerator and freezer, shelving units, under all coffee equipment and storage space in dishwashing area. Instructed to remove food debris , clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor throughout dishwashing space, hallwasy leading o main prep area and inside utility room. Instructed to organize, remove items from inside mop sink in order to access for use. Must maintain premise.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to increase and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625668 ON 10/21/25. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 4-204.112(B) 01/21/2026 No thermometer provided in main prep kitchen refrigerator; instructed to provide. 6-101.11 01/21/2026 Wall behind prep table at rear prep kitchen is not smooth or easily cleanable; instructed to provide a smooth, durable, easily cleanable surface. 2-102.13 10/21/2025 Manager needs to obtain allergen training certification INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate while preparing and serving tcs foods (milk, spinach quiche, tuna). Instructed to provide and maintain as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handlers' certification. During time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Oct 21, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No thermometer provided in main prep kitchen refrigerator, Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Food container (salt ) not labeled in prep kitchen, Instructed to label.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Wall behind prep table at rear prep kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable, Instructed to provide a smooth durable surface that's easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No certified food service manger on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, soup...) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: manager needs to obtain allergen training certification

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Jan 13, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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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: Found raw wood shelving adjacent to the front handwashing sink. Instructed to paint/seal to ensure a smooth, nonabsorbant, and easy-to-clean surface. Maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found left handle of front handwashing sink in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no covered receptacle in unisex restroom. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found items stored on floor under rear prep table. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor for ease of cleaning, maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found debris accumulated in floor drain behind sales counter. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Sep 15, 2020 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

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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 at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea procedure or supplies on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No hand washing signs at the exposed sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found no grease trap at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install and maintain

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training