The Bean Caffe
2320 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 2 (Medium)
Failed · as of Jul 7, 2026
The Bean Caffe was last inspected on July 7, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
July 7, 2026 · License
Result: Fail
2 critical-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE IN ROOM 122/DISH ROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONE PORTABLE HAND-WASHING SINK WAS PRESENT AND CONNECTED AGAINST WALL ACROSS 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION; NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE FROM BOTH UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN IN ROOM 122/DISHWASHING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED A PORTABLE (NON-PLUMBED) HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION/CASHIER AREA AS WELL AS THREE 2 COFFEE BREWING EQUIPMENT/DISPENSERS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO NOT BE CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING WITH AVAILABLE HOT AND COLD WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 102F AFTER RUNNING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTUCTED MANAGER THAT AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER SUPPLY AND DRAIN MUST BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING THE HAND SINK AND ALL EQUIPMENT REQUIRING WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.