Colectivo Coffee

Chicago Health Dept

2261 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

Inspection history

MAY 27

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (SLICED DELI MEAT, YOGURT, CHICKEN, GUACAMOLE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ORGANIC DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND STORAGE SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVINNG UNITS TO ELEVATE ITEMS STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS. MUST MIANTAIN PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

SEP 4

2025

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHCHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOTED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILES.

MAR 14

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (HANDLES MILK,EGGS,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 1

2024

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT REGISTER AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS FOR HAND SINK BY DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 20

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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OCT 13

2023

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK AND THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2547027 ON 1/27/22 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN AND DELIME THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 27

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PREMISES SERVES COFFEE WITH CREAM AND SANDWICHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WASHING OR SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN AND DELIME THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING REQUIRED PER OSHA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 14

2020

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 11

2020

FAIL 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN FRONT OF THE COFFEE MACHINE AND COFFEE GRINDERS. SHOT GLASSES WERE STORED ON TOP OF THE COFFEE MACHINE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 REPAIR THE FAUCET IN THE SOUTH BATHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK AND DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE WALLS AND CORNERS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2385687 ON 8/4/20: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CABINETS OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE CEILING AND WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS AND OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 4

2020

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CABINETS OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE CEILING AND WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE FAUCET IN THE SOUTH BATHROOM.

NOV 8

2019

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 6

2019

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WITH TCS FOOD(SANDWICHES, MILK, EGGS, ETC) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS(71.6F AND 75.9F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SUGAR PACKETS STORED INSIDE CABINET NEXT TO TRASH CAN IN SELF-SERVICE CONDIMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SUGAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. FOOD SHALL NOT BE STORED IN GARBAGE ROOMS OR OTHER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA. ALL FOOD HANDLER SHALL WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON BEVERAGE COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 2

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

- FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ARE BEING PREPARED (MILK, EGGS, ETC). INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT AT LEAST ONE PERSON THAT HAS AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- FOUND THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH A COFFEE URN DRAINING INSIDE SINK AND THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE DUE TO A CLIPBOARD PLACED OVER THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY REMOVED SAID ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- FOUND THE TRASH ROOM DOORS TO HAVE A SLIGHT GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE THAT LEADS OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

- FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD OR OPERATING IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO FOUND THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

DEC 11

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED PLUMBER'S PUTTY AROUND THE DRAINS OF ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 7

2017

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED NO BARRIER OR PROTECTION AT THE FRONT MILK STEAMER PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER AREA MUST PROVIDE PROTECTION BARRIER BETWEEN EAQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) OBSERVED FOOD AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. OBSERVED THE ENTRYWAY TO THE FRONT PREP AREA FROM CUSTOMERS AREA WITH AN APPROXIMATE 4 FOOT WIDE OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PERMANENT BARRIER OR GATE AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR,SIDE DOOR AND REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOORS HAVA APPROXIMATE QUARTER INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED PLUMBER'S PUTTY AROUND THE DRAINS OF ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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