Bad Coffee

1801 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Bad Coffee stretching back to 2024. Bad Coffee was last inspected on Apr 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Bad Coffee on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 17, 2025

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Dec 3, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 11, 2024

License

4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NOTED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT LICENSED PROVIDER, OBTAIN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND MAINTAIN SERVICE REPORTS AND COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FROM FACILITY OWNERS THAT ESTABLISHMENT WILL USE COMMON DUMPSTERS OR FACILITY MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN COMMERCIAL RECTEPTACLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDSINK IN DISHROOM. HAND SINK IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR THAT SEPARATES THE PREP AREA AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK IN DISHROOM OR REMOVE DOOR IN BETWEEN ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO THOSE EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATERLINES CONNECTED TO COFFEE MACHINES

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NOTED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COUTNERTOP TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOOD OR VERIFY WITH DOCUMENTATION (FROM PACKAGING OR LOCATE STICKER ON EQUIPMENT) THE WATTAGE THAT THE TOASTER OPERATES AT TO DETERMINE IF HOOD IS REQUIRED. IF IT EXCEEDS 11 KILOWATTS, MUST INSTALL.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NOTED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SOUTH STORAGE EXIT DOOR. AND ON NORTH EXIT DOOR TO COMMON AREA AND OPENINGS AROUND GREASE TRAP ON SOUTH WALL OF THE NORTHEAST COMMON AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NOTED NO LOCK ON SOUTH SHARED FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE DOOR. INSTRUCTED NOT SHARING THE SPACE AND PROTECTING AREA WITH LOCK TO PREVENT POTENTIAL TAMPERING OF STORED FOOD ITEMS.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NOTED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO INSURE ACCUARCY OF HIGH TEMPERATURE FOR DISHMACHINES SANITATION CYCLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bad Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bad Coffee on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bad Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bad Coffee.

Has Bad Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bad Coffee have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bad Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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