Oud Coffee & Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 12, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no kit for responding to vomit and diarrhea on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     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: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located in front coffee station. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dishes and utensils being washed in 3 compartment sink in rear prep/dish area without sanitizer. Instructed to use proper amounts of sanitizer when cleaning dishes and utensils. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside prep cooler in front coffee station used to store milk. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 nonservice animal inside facility. Dog was later removed. Instructed to only allow service animals inside facility and maintain facility free of pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of ice in interior of prep cooler located in front coffee station used to store milk. Instructed to remove ice and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizer testing devices on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide sanitizer and test strips and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2617257 dated 5/12/2025: #51 "observed no sink used for dumping liquid waste at front coffee beverage preparation area.instructed management that a minimum of 1 compartment sink to be installed for obtaining water and discarding liquid waste must be available at the coffee preparation area." instructed to correct and come into compliance. 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 certified manager on site at time of inspection while tcs items such as eggs were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee on site at all times holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. May 12, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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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: 4-501.11--observed a torn door gasket inside of the stand-up 2 door cooler located in the rear food prep area.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and 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: 4-301.16--observed no sink used for dumping liquid waste at front coffee beverage preparation area.instructed management that a minimum of 1 compartment sink to be installed for obtaining water and discarding liquid waste must be available at the coffee preparation area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • 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 (chicken,cut tomatoes,eggs 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 certificates as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. May 5, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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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 policies provided on the premises.instructed to inform and provide acknowledgement of health policy with employee's signatures and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-010,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in the front coffee beverage prep area not accessible for employees to wash hands.observed multi-use utensils (measuring cups,stainless steel milk pitcher etc.) stored inside the said hand sink.instructed manager, hand washing sink must be accessible for employees to wash hands at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand paper towels provided at the handwashing sink located at front coffee beverage prep area.instructed to provide and maintain hand paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), consolidated with the above said violation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked foods.instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement on the menu. Must include the following sentence before the reminder statement:"these foods can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients." priority foundation violation 7-38-005.("see comments").

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside the milk cooler located at front beverage prep area.instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the stand-up 2 door cooler located in the rear food prep area.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • 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.instructed the premises that test strips must be on site at all times.instructed to comply and maintain.prioritry foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no sink used for dumping liquid waste at front coffee beverage preparation area.instructed management that a minimum of 1 compartment sink to be installed for obtaining water and discarding liquid waste must be available at the coffee preparation area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation(s) not corrected from inspection report#2593937 dated:05/03/2024 #47--4-101.19:--observed boxes and equipment stored on basement floor. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability. #58--2-102.13:--observed no allergen training for city of chicago crertified foodservice manager. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago certified foodservice manager certification. Instructed to correct said violations and maintain by 5/12/2025. 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 (chicken,cut tomatoes,eggs 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 certificates 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 a food handling employee without a food handler certificate.instructed to show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain as required.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. May 3, 2024 Pass

   License · Pass

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Obsrerved opening at base of rear exit outer door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed boxes and equipment stored on basement floor. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all 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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop drying 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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for city of chicago crertified foodservice manager. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago certified foodservice manager certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required