SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

COFFEE SLASTICARNA DRINA, INC..

EAT. 90/100

2501 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 9, 2026 · passed

Passed all 18 inspections, but 6 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
15 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 9
2026
PASSED
0 violations
APR 21
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON THE CEILING VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

APR 25
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 31
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS AND SAUSAGE ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS

APR 28
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING CHEMICAL SUPPLIES (BLEACH, HANDSOAPS ETC.) UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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MAR 17
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK LEAKING AT THE DRAIN LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAK.

FEB 20
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THAT BAKING DISHES ARE WITH SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND IS NOT CLEAN PROPERLY.MUST CLEAN BAKING DISHES AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 24 HOURS TO VOID DEBRIS BUILD UP.

JUN 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED THAT FACILITY MAKES OWN YOGURT ON PREMISE.A HACCP PLAN IS REQUIRED AND STILL NOT SUBMITTED TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT.PLEASE REFER TO VIOLATION #32

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED YOGURT MADE ON PREMISE NO DOCUMENTATION FOR VARIANCE PRESENTED AT MOMENT OF INSPECTION.ALL YOGURT ON HAND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5 GALLONS VALUE $20.00 .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VARIANCE .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-05 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY (HOT DOGS AND BURGER PATTIES)NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED PLYWOOD BOARDS FOR FOOD PREPARATION.MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THAT ARE EASY CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING ACOUSTIC TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA,

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE UN USED HOME DISHMACHINE USED AS TABLE FROM KITCHEN AREA

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

FEB 13
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT AREA, SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE COOKING NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE THE HAIR.

MAY 24
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON WALLS AT THE REAR PREP AREA,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOODEN BOARDS AT WALL NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE COOKING GRILL IS SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING SLOW DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 9
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed a stained ceiling tile in the rear of facility behind the refrigerators. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

MAR 3
2016
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 20
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

OCT 8
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

LOWER STORAGE DRAWER OF OVEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENTIN PREP AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

TILE COVING ALONG WALLBASE NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND COVING.

JAN 2
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor in prep area and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ventilation cover in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MAY 29
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE; FOUND TEN LARGE PASTRIES FILLED/STUFFED WITH GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE RANGING FROM 99.8-107F. INSIDE THREE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD DISCARDED, V=$100. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, STOVES, CABINETS AND MOP SINK.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY FAUCET AT 2ND PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

DEC 7
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND BAGS OF ONIONS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ON THE SHELVE OR PALLLET 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FREEZERS, MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

JUN 29
2011
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS IN STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, CHEST FREEZER, ANS STORAGE SHELVES AT BAKERY AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR WALLS NEAR KITCHEN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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