Chicago French Press
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Chicago French Press has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chicago French Press is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TEMPORARY STURCTURE THAT SERVED HOT CHOCOLATES ON SATURDAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK OR SWITCH TO SELF SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION.
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Sep 26, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 19, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER PLUMBING AND SEWAGE WATER POURING OUT OF THE BROKEN DRAIN LINE BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO THE PIPES FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT NOT CONNECTED TOGETHER. PLUMMER ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX THE ISSUE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE SO DISHES COULD BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 10-15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT MOP SINK AREA/REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK) ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AND PRESENT WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS FOR THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS LOCATED FOR SALE BEHIND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND NO LABELS WITH BUSINSS ADDRESS ON THE PREPACKAGED CAKE JARS LOCATED FOR SALE IN THE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SMALL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Apr 12, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AND PRESENT WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK) ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH AN UP-TO-DATE SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CHLORINE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION FOR THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SMALL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS FOR THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS LOCATED FOR SALE BEHIND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND NO LABELS WITH BUSINSS ADDRESS ON THE PREPACKAGED CAKE JARS LOCATED FOR SALE IN THE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Dec 7, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2022
License
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO 3 COMPATMENT SINK OR WORKING DISH MACHINE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be designed, constructed, and installed according to LAW INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR REPAIR EXISTING DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 NONCOMMERCIAL REFRIGERATORS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. UNIT 1 AT 55.7 DEGREES, UNIT 2 AT 47.3 DEGREES, UNIT 3 45.3 DEGREES UNITS MUST BE COMMERCIAL GRADE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITTION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 55.3 DEGREES. YOGURT, ALMOND MILK, ALL FOOD PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. 10 CONTAINERS OF YOGURT 5LBS $30.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL DISH WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS PRESENT IN REACH IN COOLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago French Press last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago French Press on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago French Press?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chicago French Press.
Has Chicago French Press' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago French Press have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago French Press means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chicago French Press inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago French Press is inspected around three times per year on average.
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