Barista Express

5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 17, 2016
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2012, Barista Express has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 17, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Barista Express since May 17, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 17, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE COFFEE DISPENSOR TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIAN.
33
95
Jul 16, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COUNTERTOPS NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN SAME.
33
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
90
Feb 16, 2012
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barista Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barista Express on file is from May 17, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barista Express?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Barista Express.

Has Barista Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barista Express have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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