Spill the Beans Coffee Cafe
5300-5302 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Restaurant ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 7, 2026
Spill the Beans Coffee Cafe was last inspected on October 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 7, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general1 paperwork-
CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the food display cooler to be improper: salmon 47f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 2 lbs of products worth $15.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment, ingredient containers, racks and shelving with flour, dust, grease, dead insects and dirt build-up throughout. Recommended to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.
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: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.11 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSIL AND CARTON OF MILK STORED INSIDE SAID HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER: HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c), CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed bulk containers in the rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify the item (salt, sugar, flour, etc).
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13--- instructed to detail clean the interior of the microwave and prep coolers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13---observed dirty floors with food debris spills underneath the kitchen prep line coolers and in rear dry storage area.instructed to clean floors in detail and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114---instructed to detail clean and organize the utility mop sink room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops, brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14---instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation cover inside the washroom to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed refrigerated ready-to-eat (tcs foods) held for more than 24 hours (cooked chili and soups) in the kitchen prep cooler not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded.instructed management to clearly date mark all refrigerated, ready-to-eat (tcs foods) held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the interior of the microwave and prep coolers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize the utility mop sink room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops, brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with food debris spills underneath the kitchen prep line coolers and in rear dry storage area.instructed to clean floors in detail 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: Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation cover inside the washroom to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed food hanlders not washing hands when changing task. Observed food handlers touching glasses/face, on the phone, touching computer screen to take orders and then without washing hands started to prepare food/beverage items for customers. Instructed must wash hands after contaminating hands before preparing food items. Food handler washed hands after asked to. Priority 7-38-010, citation issued
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalFood source
Food came from an unapproved source.
Inspector’s note: 3-201.11 (a): observed food obtained from an unapproved source. The following food items are on display for sale: baked cookies and slices of cake and cookies in single plastic containers/bags at the front service counter with no labels or original boxes present. An inadequate invoice was provided that read diana's sweet boutique with no address, phone number or email address to confirm this is an approved food source. Must only provide food items from approved food sources and must provide adequate proof. All said food items were voluntarily discarded and denatured during inspection. Approximately 10 lbs of product were discarded at $80 worth of product. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 11)
Food obtained from approved source
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave with food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the food prep table in the front with slight debris instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d): observed a fork and cooking utensil in the drying rack on the drainboard of the three compartment sink not inverted. Instructed to invert and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the outerior and interior of the microwave in the rear storage area with slight crumbs and splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors in the rear storage area with slight debris under the shelves and the freezer unit. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed no food handler certificate on site. Instructed all food handlers must take course and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3 observed continued non-compliance not corrected as follows: #38:6-501.111: sill observed no pest control logbook on site. Pest control log book must consist of the most recent record of visit and pest control idph license number. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents. Priority violation 7-42-090, citation issued
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d): observed a fork and cooking utensil in the drying rack on the drainboard of the three compartment sink not inverted. Instructed to invert and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the outerior and interior of the microwave in the rear storage area with slight crumbs and splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors in the rear storage area with slight debris under the shelves and the freezer unit. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed no food handler certificate on site. Instructed all food handlers must take course and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Food came from an unapproved source.
Inspector’s note: Observed food obtained from an unapproved source. The following food items are on display for sale: baked cookies, slices of cake in single plastic containers at the front service counter, and a whole cake without any labels or original boxes present. No invoices, review of supplier names, and unable to present documents of the food source. A person on site provided a zelle transaction. Must meet requirement and maintain. All said food items were voluntarily discarded and denatured during inspection. Approximately 15 lbs of product were discarded at $125 worth of product. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 11)
Food obtained from approved source
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures on site at this time. Instructed must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook on site. Pest control must consist of the most recent record of visit and pest control idph license number. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (c), citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed a fork and cooking utensil in the drying rack on the drainboard of the three-compartment sink, not inverted. Instructed to invert and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the outer and interior of the microwave in the rear storage area with slight crumbs and splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the rear storage area with slight debris under the shelves and the freezer unit. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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: Observed no certified food manager on site while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate must be on site at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificate on site. Instructed all food handlers must take course and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
7 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the food prep table cooler in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items (salt and sauces/condiments) not properly labeled with the common food name. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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 food items in the freezer and prep table cooler being stored imprperly in plastic grocery bags. Instructed to remove plastic bags and store food items properly in food grade containers/freezer bags.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop drying improperly. Instructed to dry properly.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the basement storage area. Instructed to 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: Observed minor debris/dirt at vent in the washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no/missing light bulb covers/shields thorughout the facility. Instructed to provide.
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: Observed no certified food service manager on duty at the time of inspection. Instructed that a certified food manager with a valid city of chicago certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are stored/prepared/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed certified food service manager with no allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide for all city of chicago food service managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical9 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Food came from an unapproved source.
Inspector’s note: Observed home prepared food items (turkey chili and chicken soup) being stored/sold in the food prep cooler and freezer. Instructed that home prepared food must not be stored/sold in the facility. Person in charge discarded said food items in a garbage bag and denatured with bleach and taken to the outside dumpster. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 11)
Food obtained from approved source
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the food prep table cooler in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items (salt and sauces/condiments) not properly labeled with the common food name. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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 food items in the freezer and prep table cooler being stored imprperly in plastic grocery bags. Instructed to remove plastic bags and store food items properly in food grade containers/freezer bags.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer test strips on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak/drip at handwashing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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: Observed mop drying improperly. Instructed to dry properly.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the basement storage area. Instructed to 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: Observed minor debris/dirt at vent in the washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no/missing light bulb covers/shields thorughout the facility. Instructed to provide.
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: Observed no certified food service manager on duty at the start time of inspection. Instructed that a certified food manager with a valid city of chicago certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are stored/prepared/served. Certified food manager, harry gilmore arrived on site at approximately 9:15am. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee with no food handlers certificate on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed certified food service manager with no allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide for all city of chicago food service managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no spray effective against norovirus in vomit and diarrhea spill kit. Instructed to provide spray effective against norovirus and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed gap on side of rear exit door next to washroom. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 unseal wood in block on floor behind prep tables and interior of counter. Instructed to smoothly seal all wood for ease of cleanability. Observed soda cans stored on soda crates, chemicals underneath three compartment sink, and boxes underneath counter stored on floor. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to store food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 door of ice machine not attached. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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 spillage on exterior of all cold holding units and ice machine. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed spillage on prep table base holding one door cooler and freezer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed small toaster oven with buildup on interior. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Oberved small panini grill with buildup on interior and exterior. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on coffee machine. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on coffee machine where it can be easily located and serviced. Observed no backflow prevention device on utility sink in utility closet. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink where it can be easily located and serviced.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed to install self-closing device on washroom door.
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: Observed stained ceiling in rear seating area near mural. Instructed to repaint and maintain. Observed holes in wall next to door and behind mop sink in utility closet. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed missing base boards underneath three compartment sink and in hallway outside of washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris behind and underneath equipment in prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed spillage on wall and along base of wall in prep area, in hallway and in washroom. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed dust and debris in windowsills in prep area. Observed dust and debris on floor, along base boards, in corners, in hallway and utility closet.instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored in bucket. Instructed to install mop drying rack for proper drainage and drying of mops to prevent pest breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling vent cover in washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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