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Osmium Coffee Bar

1117 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
50/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
10
5 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-10
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
50/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-11-10)
Failed 3 inspections (2025, 2015, 2014)
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 19×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Employee Hygiene minor
2025-11-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

2025-11-03 Fail Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH CHLORINE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TON USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT THE MINIMUM OF 50PPM. DISHMACHINE TAGGED H...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WASHROOMS. MUST CLEANA AND MAINTIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2586020 ON 11/30/2023. #47. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. #55. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SERVING FRONT COUNTER/UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.CLEA...

2023-11-30 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED - AT 10:20 AM, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOODS MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD IS HANDLED: MILK, TACOS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. AT 10:20 AM, A CERTIFIE...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. EXCESS RUSTY PLATES LOCATED IN BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE, MUST REPLACE

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOT LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.OR TO KNOW LOCATION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SERVING FRONT COUNTER/UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPAIRED CEILING WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.REPAIR ISSUE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

2020-03-20 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WEST WALL AT DINING AREA BY FRONT COUNTER. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

2018-05-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND PACKAGED FOOD AT BASEMENT. BASEMENT NOT FINISHED. MUST PROVIDE CEILING AND WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN FOR FOOD STORAGE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND RESTROOM CEILING EXHAUSTS OUT OF ORDER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

2017-09-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERI...

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION FOR BETTER PEST MONITORING.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDENEATH SHELVING AND MILK CRATES ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

2015-08-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN NEW BOTTLE BRUSHES FOR CLEANING OF TABLETOP WATER CONTAINERS THAT HAVE SMALL OPENINGS AS CURRENT BRUSHES ARE WORN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL VENTS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND SMALL REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.

2015-08-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
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 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY PESTS AND ANY EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED DUMPSTER WITH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT OUTSIDE GARBAGE LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-0...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN NEW BOTTLE BRUSHES FOR CLEANING OF TABLETOP WATER CONTAINERS THAT HAVE SMALL OPENINGS AS CURRENT BRUSHES ARE WORN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE COUNTER UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AT THE NORTH END OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL VENTS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND SMALL REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.

2014-07-09 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-07-03 Fail License
3
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS AT FRONT BAR COFFEE STATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A BASEBOARD BEHIND DISHMACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESURE IS NEEDED IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE A GRESE TRAP FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT BAR.

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