BAD COFFEE.

Chicago Health Dept

1801 W BERTEAU AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).

3 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
10
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 17
2025
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 3
2024
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 11
2024
FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO THOSE EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HANDSINK IN DISHROOM. HAND SINK IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR THAT SEPARATES THE PREP AREA AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK IN DISHROOM OR REMOVE DOOR IN BETWEEN ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SOUTH STORAGE EXIT DOOR. AND ON NORTH EXIT DOOR TO COMMON AREA AND OPENINGS AROUND GREASE TRAP ON SOUTH WALL OF THE NORTHEAST COMMON AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT LICENSED PROVIDER, OBTAIN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND MAINTAIN SERVICE REPORTS AND COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED NO LOCK ON SOUTH SHARED FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE DOOR. INSTRUCTED NOT SHARING THE SPACE AND PROTECTING AREA WITH LOCK TO PREVENT POTENTIAL TAMPERING OF STORED FOOD ITEMS.

Serious Food Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO INSURE ACCUARCY OF HIGH TEMPERATURE FOR DISHMACHINES SANITATION CYCLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATERLINES CONNECTED TO COFFEE MACHINES

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FROM FACILITY OWNERS THAT ESTABLISHMENT WILL USE COMMON DUMPSTERS OR FACILITY MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN COMMERCIAL RECTEPTACLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COUTNERTOP TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOOD OR VERIFY WITH DOCUMENTATION (FROM PACKAGING OR LOCATE STICKER ON EQUIPMENT) THE WATTAGE THAT THE TOASTER OPERATES AT TO DETERMINE IF HOOD IS REQUIRED. IF IT EXCEEDS 11 KILOWATTS, MUST INSTALL.

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