ICONS COFFEE.

Chicago Health Dept

203 N WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

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

2 inspections on record since 2026 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
21
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 3
2026
PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS FIRST FLOOR CAFE, INSTRUCTED PIC TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Employee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 : OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRIER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES, MEAT SLICERS, ROLLING CARTS, DISH RACKS, COFFEE COUNTER. MUST DE-LIME DISHMACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE UNDER DISHWASHING MACHINE, LEAKY PIPE AT THE HAND SINK AND BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOPPER HANDLE AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF SAME.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : OBSERVED LOOSE WALL PANELS IN DISH WASHING AREA, BLACK CAULKING ALONG THE WALLS OF DISHWASHING MACHINE, MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DISH MACHINE, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN HALL WAY ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT THE HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 23
2026
FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED MISSING SIGNED HEALTH POLICIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SMALL & BIG) NOT LABELLED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF TWO LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN BOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA. ALSO, 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS AND DISHWASHING AREA OF LOWER LEVEL. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/23/26. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS FIRST FLOOR CAFE, INSTRUCTED PIC TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Employee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, CRATES IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST IN SHELVING UNIT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND ELIMINATE CRATES.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FLOOR MIXERS, FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, COFFEE COUNTERS, USED AND UNUSED COOLERS, FRIER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES, MEAT SLICERS, ROLLING CARTS, WALKING COOLER-SHELVING UNITS, FAN GUARD COVERS, COMPRESSOR UNITS, DISH RACKS, COFFEE COUNTER. MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON MENU BOARD. MUST DE-LIME DISHMACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE UNDER DISHWASHING MACHINE, LEAKY PIPE AT THE HAND SINK AND BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOPPER HANDLE AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF SAME. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE WALL PANELS IN DISH WASHING AREA, BLACK CAULKING ALONG THE WALLS OF DISHWASHING MACHINE, MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DISH MACHINE, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON WALLS AND BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA, SPIDER WEBS ON CEILING BEAMS AND UNDERNEATH SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP IN CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FOOD WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN HALL WAY ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT THE HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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