NOV 10
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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OSMIUM COFFEE BAR.
YOUR CALL. 50/100
1117 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 10, 2025 · passed
5 of 10 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 32025FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2025
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. MANGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG IS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WASHROOMS. MUST CLEANA AND MAINTIN.
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.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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 302023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE.
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.
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
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
MAR 202020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WEST WALL AT DINING AREA BY FRONT COUNTER. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
MAY 242018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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SEP 62017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* 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. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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.
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.
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.
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.
AUG 242015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 24
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
AUG 172015FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2015
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 7-38-020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JUL 32014FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 3
2014
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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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