Espressamente Illy/cityfront Cafe
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2026-01-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAPS AT REVOLVING DOOR SWEEPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF REVOLVING DOOR SWEEPS.
2026-01-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE SAI...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA GRAB N GO COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROIVDE A WORKING AND VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAPS AT REVOLVING DOOR SWEEPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF REVOLVING DOOR SWEEPS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
COFFEE PREP AREA 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2024-07-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DAIRY COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE CITYFRONT CAFE AND IN SHARED KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
2023-10-03 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler with long beard, instructed to wear a beard restraint when handling open foods.
2022-11-01 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers ( sugar, flour..) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Disposable plastic cups used as a scoop for bulk food. instructed to use proper scoops.
2021-08-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER ATTACHED TO THE WALL DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE COFFEE BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE COFFEE BAR HANDWASHING SINK OR RELOCATE ICE SCOOP.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND A BROKEN, UNPLUGGED COOLER NOT IN USE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
2021-07-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER ATTACHED TO THE WALL DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE COFFEE BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE COFFEE BAR HANDWASHING SINK OR RELOCATE ICE SCOOP.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND A BROKEN, UNPLUGGED COOLER NOT IN USE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/20/2019 REPORT #2289115 NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED FOOD/UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWAGE LINES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE PARKING GARAGE. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATI...
2019-05-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Violation Codes: 4-602.11(B-E). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE ICE MACHINES ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSERS AND IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Violation Codes: 3-501.17. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATI...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Violation Codes: 3-603.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION LABELS FOR THE BULK ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE DELIVERY ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Violation Codes: 4-903.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED FOOD/UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWAGE LINES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE PARKING GARAGE. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 4-301.16. Inspector Comments: - MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK FOR THE GRILL STATION/DELI AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - MUST CLEAN OUT THE ON THE FLOOR BASIN UNDER THE FRYER IN THE GRILL STATION AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS/GLASS, CLEAN AREA, AND ...
2019-05-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE ICE MACHINES ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSERS AND IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS DETAIL CEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. -
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED THE FINAL RINSE TEMP OF THE HOT WATER SANITIZATION OF THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE ILLY FRONT PREP AREA TOO LOW AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 176F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURES OF 180F OR ...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION LABELS FOR THE BULK ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. -
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE DELIVERY ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- OBSERVED FOOD/UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWAGE LINES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE PARKING GARAGE. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK FOR THE GRILL STATION/DELI AREA. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN OUT THE ON THE FLOOR BASIN UNDER THE FRYER IN THE GRILL STATION AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS/GLASS, CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN. -
2018-03-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-03-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- SAUSAGE PATTIES HELD BETWEEN 75.0 F AND 114.5 F, SCRAMBLED EGGS HELD AT 127.1 F AND EGG BREAKFAST SANDWICHES HELD AT 118.0 F. FOUND SAUSAGE PATTIES HELD ON TOP OF HEATING U...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1982183 DATED ON 01/27/17 NOT CORRECTED-#33 DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN FRAME AND INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, #34 FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED T...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
2017-01-27 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DUST BULID UP NOTED ON FAN COVERSIN WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CELEAN AND MAINTAIN. ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN FRAME AND INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2016-02-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND 4 TRAYS OF CHICKEN ON A STORAGE RACK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AT 95.2F AND 88.6F, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE AT 106.8F, AND DELI MEAT IN THE WALK-IN ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HOODVENTS TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT- MAINTAIN.
2015-06-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA, DISHROOM AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
2014-04-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT ONE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, EGGS, FISH, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND HAVE IT CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN P...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS AT OMELLETTE BAR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BOTH FAUCET BASES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
2013-04-19 Pass License 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO GARBAGE CANS WERE PROVIDED FOR CAFE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO END CAPS PROVIDED FOR LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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