VietFive Coffee
1116 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 9, 2026
VietFive Coffee was last inspected on June 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
June 9, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwash sink in rear prep area where rice balls assembled and coffee packaged. Prep tables, rice cooker, and other related prep equipment in said area. Premises was previously using as a dry storage area. Instd to install handwash sink with hot/cold running water under city plumbing or remove all prep related items from said area. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed male employee washing multi use equipment with only soap and water, rinsing off with water and placing in large container to dry . 3-compartment sink not set up nor any sanitizer used. Instd on proper set up of sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize of all multi use equipment. Multi use equipment was properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized after instructed. Citation issued 7-38-025 priority
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed large coffee bean roaster with related supplies (large dry storage containers, coffee beans) in dining room. Instd to provide proper barrier to prevent possible contamination (with accessible handwashing) or remove roaster and all related supplies from dining area. Dining room prohibited from being used as a prep area. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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: Plastic lining on entire exterior surface of ice machine. Instd to remove plastic lining so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Espresso machine drain line improperly draining into 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove from 3-compartment sink and properly route drain.
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: UNFINISHED CEILING WITH EXPOSED PIPING AND UTILITY LINES NOTED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE A CEILING IN PREP AREA THAT IS DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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 in disrepair inside the two-door prep cooler located in the front prep area. Must repair or replace.
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 old food debris build up inside of microwave located in the front prep area. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at sinks throughout establishment. Water temperature at hand washing sink reading at 76.8f, water temperature at 3-compartment sink at 60.6f. Water temperature at hand washing sinks must be at 100.0f or above and water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be at 110.0f. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed water dripping at handles below hand sink. Must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on trash can in unisex bathroom. Must provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must seal exposed brick along front windows and walls in dining room area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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