Chicago French Press

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 5, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TEMPORARY STURCTURE THAT SERVED HOT CHOCOLATES ON SATURDAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK OR SWITCH TO SELF SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

2. Sep 26, 2025 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

3. Sep 26, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside of unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in throughout the facility. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Sep 19, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper plumbing and sewage water pouring out of the broken drain line beneath the 3-compartment sink due to the pipes for the 3 compartment not connected together. Plummer arrived on site to fix the issue. Management instructed to repair the drain line so dishes could be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Inadequate insects control, found about 10-15 live fruit flies scattered through out mop sink area/rear area. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service is recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside of unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in throughout the facility. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. May 4, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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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 and present without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must have the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued under violation #2.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed no labels containing business name, business address and ingredients for the prepackaged desserts located for sale behind the customer service counter and no labels with businss address on the prepackaged cake jars located for sale in the reach in cooler next to the customer service counter. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • 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 small ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on the ground under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to store all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

     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: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager while tcs foods (milk) are being 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

6. Apr 12, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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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 and present without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must have the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued under violation #2.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed no labels containing business name, business address and ingredients for the prepackaged desserts located for sale behind the customer service counter and no labels with businss address on the prepackaged cake jars located for sale in the reach in cooler next to the customer service counter. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed no pest control logbook with an up-to-date service report available for inspector's review. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(c).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a 1/4 inch gap in between the front entrance doors. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the chlorine sanitizing concentration for the sanitizing compartment at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • 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 small ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on the ground under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to store all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

     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: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site nor a valid original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted for public view while tcs foods (milk) are being handled and served to the public. Instructed a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate must be posted for public view and the 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

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) observed the most recent inspection report summary not posted for public view. Instructed to have the most recent inspection report summary posted for public view at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-010(b).

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

7. Dec 7, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Dec 5, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and/or diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no 3-compartment sink and mechanical dish machine not sanitizing at this time. Instructed to provide 3 compartment sink to properly wash rinse and sanitize or provide adequate mechanical dish washing. Priority foundation 7-38-025 citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods at improper temperatures of 55.3 degrees. Yogurt, almond milk, all food products have been discarded at this time. 10 containers of yogurt 5lbs $30.00 priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Found 3 noncommercial refrigerators at improper temperature. Unit 1 at 55.7 degrees, unit 2 at 47.3 degrees, unit 3 45.3 degrees units must be commercial grade. Instructed to provide and maintain priority violation 7-38-005 cittion issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: NO 3 COMPATMENT SINK OR WORKING DISH MACHINE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be designed, constructed, and installed according to LAW INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR REPAIR EXISTING DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No thermometers present in reach in coolers at time of inspection. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

9. Oct 7, 2022 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations