APR 28
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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VALLE LINDO COFFEE SHOP.
BEAT. 30/100
2637 N CENTRAL AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 28, 2026 · passed
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILDUP OF DIRT, FOOD SPILLS, GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS IN STROAGE CLOSETS, UNDER COLD HOLDING UNITS AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
APR 212026FAILED14 violationsDETAILS
APR 21
2026
FAILED
14 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER-- SHRIMP AT 52.5F, EGGS 55F, CHICKEN AT 48F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED USED AND OPEN FOOD BOXES, CLEANING SUPPLIES, BOXES, CRATES TRHOUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMSIE INCLUDING IN STORAGE CLOSETS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUTCED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE STORAGE THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ICE SCOOP FULLY SUBMERGED IN ICE WITH HANDLE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORAGE SCOOPS IN BETWEEN USES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PANS STORED ABOVE THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS, RACKS, DEEP FRYERS, SHELVES, FREEZERS, IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILDUP OF DIRT, FOOD SPILLS, GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS IN STROAGE CLOSETS, UNDER COLD HOLDING UNITS AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESS BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON VENTILLATION HOODS IN KITCHEN ABOVE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUTCED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED INCREASED CLEANING FREQUENCY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY TO ENSURE VISIBILITY IN UNIT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR NEW HIRES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
JUN 272025PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITIATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA BLOCKED BY TABLE AND BUCKETS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE BUCKETS OF BULK INGREDIENTS (SUGAR) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PANS STORED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN NO IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS AS WELL AS PREP TABLES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED DOOR TO TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR NEW HIRES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
MAR 302023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13--MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES WHO PREPARE OR HANDLE FOOD, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAR 232023FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 23
2023
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BURGERS, ESPRESSO). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS, IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE #. LICENSE EXTERMINATOR MUST PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. ALL INFORMATION IN LOG BOOK MUST BE KEPT FOR A 12 MONTH PERIOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HOT WATER TRICKLING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES WHO PREPARE OR HANDLE FOOD, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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NOV 92021FAILED11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 9
2021
FAILED
11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS WITH AN APPROPIATE DESINFECTANTE TO KILL NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE PROVIDED ON THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUDNATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REAR SITTING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP FRON SECOND COMPARTMENT SINK INTO FIRST COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASE FROM THIRD COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLOW DRAINING. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER POURING OUT OF PIPES UNDER RIGHT BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON TO FLOOR OF PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY CONVEY WASTE WATER INTO GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND SITTING AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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