Chicago
58
YOUR CALL

The Bean Caffe

2235 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
58/100

Mixed record — 4 of 7 inspections passed

Inspections
7
4 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-10
Pass Rate
57%
2 failures
Score
58/100
YOUR CALL
Failed 2 inspections (2017, 2014)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 11×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Other minor
2025-11-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
1
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

2017-09-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE TOP DOOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT LOBBY AREA LOOSE AND WHOBBLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA,AROUND GREASE TRAP,AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED SPRAY ATTACHMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

2017-09-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED NO DOCUMENTATION OF THE PEST CONTROL COMPANIES STATE OF ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL LICENSE IN THIS ESTABLISHMENTS PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE TOP DOOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT LOBBY AREA LOOSE AND WHOBBLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA,AROUND GREASE TRAP,AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED SPRAY ATTACHMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

2016-09-09 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,MISSING KNOB ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

2014-12-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE BACK OF CAPPUCCINO MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.

2014-12-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE BOTTOM MIDDLE PART OF THE 2 GLASS DOORS. REVOLVING DOORS DOOR SWEEP WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. REPLACE WORN OUT DOOR SWEEP. CI...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT PREP/SERVING AREA AND STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.

2013-11-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BREAD STORAGE CABINET DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR LEFT PREP LINE SANDWICH COOLER.

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