Chicago
64
YOUR CALL

Nordstrom Espresso Bar

55 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
64/100

Mixed record — 9 of 16 inspections passed

Inspections
16
9 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-17
Pass Rate
56%
2 failures
Score
64/100
YOUR CALL
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-04-17
Failed 2 inspections (2017, 2015)
Sanitation issues found across 22 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 22×
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Food Temperature critical
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-04-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.ECOLAB TECH ON SITE DISH MACHINE NOW R...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2024-03-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-03-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Low temperature dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse. Zero ppm obtain on chlorine test strip. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged, not allowed to use. Must ...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Missing thermometer in prep coolers. Instructed to provide and maintain.

2022-04-12 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART WHERE IT COULD BE EASILY VIEWED.

2021-02-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD INSDIE CABINET UNDER DIPWELL IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZER AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND POOLING WATER IN LARGE, DEEP GAPS BETWEEN TILES ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT TO FILL SPACES BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE SMOOTHA AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD BUGS AND DEBRIS IN DRAIN AND BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (ON LEFT) IN FRONT PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DEAD BUGS AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

2021-02-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANA...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 0 PPM CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER (CHLORINE BOTTLE ATTACHED) IN LOW TEMPERTURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AD...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. FOUND MILK SITTING ON FLOOR AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.8F-59.3F; AND HALF/HALF @ 46.9F-49F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTAR...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD INSDIE CABINET UNDER DIPWELL IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZER AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND POOLING WATER IN LARGE, DEEP GAPS BETWEEN TILES ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT TO FILL SPACES BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE SMOOTHA AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD BUGS AND DEBRIS IN DRAIN AND BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (ON LEFT) IN FRONT PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DEAD BUGS AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

2019-12-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE. SEE VIOLATION #2. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF THE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. FACILITY ONLY HAS A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR A VARIANCE FOR THIS PROCEDURE. SEE COMMENTS SECTION.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH MENU BOARD IN FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME IN THE CAULK AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

2017-07-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-07-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

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

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 25 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA AND AT THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE PR...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD AND DRINK SPLASHES ON THE WALLS AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREAS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ABOVE STATED AREAS. ALSO FOUND GRIME AT FLOOR DRAINS IN THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT THE LIGHT FIXTURES LOCATED AT THE COLD HOLDING TO GO UNIT.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

2016-12-20 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED CUPS INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINERS USED TO DISPENSE READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS AND TO STORE SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE SPRAYER SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARDS TO A CLEAN SEPARATE AREA IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID POTENTIAL SPLASH CONTAMINATION.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ONE OF THE BY-PASS WATER FILTERS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A LEAK AND IS DRIPPING INTO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR FILTER TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD AND BEVERAGES ON THE LINE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.

2015-11-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-11-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

PREMISES HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF REPAIR DUE TO DAMAGE. TO WATER LINE CAUSING WATER TO SPILL FROM MACHINE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTER SURFACES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT COFFEE STATION OF SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF SPILLS AND COFFEE. REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM FLOOR AT REAR BY DISH MACHINE AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

2014-09-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK) WAS BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE SPRAYER HEAD LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WET MOP SITTING IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT WET MOPS.

2013-02-04 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

RECAULK THE BACKSPLASH BEHIND THE HANDSINK NEAR THE COFFEE BAR ENTRANCE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE DOOR TO THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REPLACE THE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER AT THE COFFEE BAR AREA.

2011-09-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER FRONT 1-COMP SINK & UNDER SMALL COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT ALL COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA- MUST BE PROVIDE. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrig...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOODHANDLERS WORKING AROUND OPEN FOOD MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

2010-10-22 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. KEEP COFFEE NOZZLES CLEAN AND FREE FROM BUI...

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