JUL 11
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BAD OWL COFFEE ROASTERS.
EAT. 81/100
3315 S MORGAN ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 11, 2025 · passed
4 of 6 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR DOOR WITH 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS UNDERNEATH TO MAKE DOORS RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. MAINTAIN SAME.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THE PREP AREA AND PREPARING/SERVING FOOD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CFM ON SITE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 2/28/2024. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 72024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 7
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A CAP OR HAIRNET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
AUG 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DOG IN DINING AREA, NEXT TO PASTRY DISPLAY CASE. LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES OF A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED. DOG LEAVES PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
MAR 42021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 4
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR THE CIP EQUIPMENT (COFFEE ROASTER) THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING THE CIP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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FEB 262021FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2021
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-306.11 OBSERVED NO PROTECTION FOR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/CUSTOMER COUNTER AND BY THE COFFEE ROASTER MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR SAID FOOD PREP AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR THE CIP EQUIPMENT (COFFEE ROASTER) THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING THE CIP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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