Pedestrian Coffee

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 31, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the low temperature dishmachine at the rear prep/dishwashing area (not-in-use) at this time of inspection; final sanitizing rinse at "0" ppm chlorine concentration.instructed manager to repair and maintain.a mechanical dishwashing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). (** see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises.approximately 25 live small flying insects near the pastries and equipments in the front food preparation area and on the south walls of the customer dining room areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

     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 live pottery plants stored on shelf in the front food preparation area.instructed to remove.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee with no hair restraint in the front food preparation area.instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizing test kit to test sanitizer concentration at the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain sanitizing test kits on the premises at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following equipment and maintain: prep tables (tops and bottoms), interiors of prep coolers, storage shelfs and interior bottoms of sink cabinets at front prep area, sides of ice maker and storage racks at rear prep/dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility.instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all equipments to remove spills, food debris, and dirt buildup. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulbs for light fixtures at rear prep/dshwashing area.instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs for said light fixtures and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2609378 DATED:12/18/2024 #45---4-903.11(A;C): Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles- Storing OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ITEMS IN ORIGINAL BOXES AND PACKAGING (NAPKINS, PLASTIC CUPS, PLASTIC LIDS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STAIRWAY AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-USE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 9/8/2026.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: No city of chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises while tcs foods (smoked salmon cream cheese sandwiches, coffee beverages with milk etc.) are being prepared and served to customers.instructed person-in-charge that a city of chicago certified food service manager must be on the premises at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served.instructed to comply and post original certificate as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Dec 18, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 to 25 dead cockroaches on glue boards beneath equipment throughout the basement area. Instructed to replace glue boards and remove dead insects at adequate frequency to prevent build up and decomposition of dead insects, rodents, or other pests and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed single-use items in original boxes and packaging (napkins, plastic cups, plastic lids) stored directly on the floor of the rear stairway and basement areas. Instructed to relocate single-use items at least 6 inches above the floor and maintain at all times during storage.

     Official wording (code 45)

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