THEOHARIS COFFEE COMPANY.

Chicago Health Dept

900 W VAN BUREN ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

5 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
12
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 13
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPACKAGED SANDWICHES AND OTHER GRAB AND GO ITEMS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH INGREDIENT LABELS, NET CONTENTS AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER.

NOV 1
2024
PASS 3 violations
Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 12
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND KIT ON PREMISES BUT NO DISINFECTANT TO KILL NOROVIRUS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE A DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS FOR THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. A CITATION WILL BE ISSUED IF VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.

AUG 21
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT AND THE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3.307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE ESPRESSO MACHINE ON THE COUNTER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.501.114 MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER INSIDE THE DISH ROOM AREA. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE DISH ROOM AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2.102.13 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

JUN 22
2017
PASS · 0 violations

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