SEP 17
2025
PASS · 0 violations
COLECTIVO COFFEE.
Chicago Health Dept
5423-5427 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025).
11 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Sep 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
37
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 13
2024
PASS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE DOOR (BY THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE) ACROSS STORAGE ROOM.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORAGE IN PREP/STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA, MOP SINK AREA AND CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.
JUL 31
2023
PASS 4 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED OVERHEAD WASTE PIPES NOT SHIELDED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. (FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER LEAKY WATER LINES, SEWER LINES, MECHANICAL ROOMS, TOILET ROOMS, LOCKER ROOMS, OPEN STAIRWELLS, GARBAGE ROOMS)
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
APR 3
2023
PASS 2 violations
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED COFFEE SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONCE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
JUL 26
2022
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DEBRIS OF CALCIUM/LIME BUILDUP IN UPPER PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY A HALF INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR IN BASEMENT, LOCATED AT (5423 N CLARK) AREA. DISUCSSED WITH MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP TO ENSURE THAT DOOR IS PEST/RODENT PROOF.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PUDDLE WATER IN BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
VENT ABOVE OVEN AREA AND VENT COVERES ABOVE BACK PREP AND MOP AREA IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 14
2021
PASS 4 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 WASTE PIPE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT, ALSO PIPES ABOVE DRY FOOD SHELVES AND EXPRESSO MACHINE IN BASEMENT MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-204.18 ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER UNDER COFFEE STATION AT FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
AUG 24
2021
PASS 4 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WASTE PIPE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT, ALSO PIPES ABOVE DRY FOOD SHELVES AND ABOVE EXPRESSO MACHINE IN BASEMENT MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER UNDER COFFEE STATION AT FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
SEP 3
2020
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 19
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE (TOOLS, BOXES, ETC.). MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
MAY 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE PREPARRED AND SERVED INCLUDING EGGS AND CHICKEN SOUP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12 NOTED WASTE WATER PIPES ALONG WALLS AROUND THE FRONT PREP AREA OF THE FIRST FLOOR NOT ENCLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY AND SOLIDLY ENCLOSE THE WASTE WATER PIPES AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 NO FAUCET, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, INSTALLED AT DUMP SINK BASIN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST INSTALL FAUCET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 NOTED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS WITH ROUGH SURFACES AND CRACKS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA AND HOLES IN WOOD SURFACES. WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGH OUT FOOD/DRINK PREP AREAS.
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