Colectivo Coffee
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
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Public records show eight inspections at Colectivo Coffee stretching back to 2019. Colectivo Coffee was last inspected on Sep 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Colectivo Coffee is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice scoop holder at front service line not clean, Instructed to clean and maintain.
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May 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE RIGHT TOILET IN THE LEFT-HAND TOILET ROOM WAS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. THE STAFF HAS AN ORDER SIGN, AND THE TOILET LEAKS IF FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TOILET. OBSERVED 1 OF 2 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE LEFT TOILET ROOM WITH NO HOT WATER. THE LEFT-HAND WASHING SINK HAS A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 80 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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Oct 23, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROWN RESIDUE IN THE INTERIROR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY SPILL LIQUID AND FODD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 14, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 (MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MUST MAINTAIN) AND #58 (MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2472920 DATED FOR 01/21/21 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEES VACCINATION STATUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Jan 21, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.- COS
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Jul 14, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN REAR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP HEAD, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATELY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CUPS USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR SPICES, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.
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Apr 16, 2019
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE REQUIRED ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DO NOT HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Colectivo Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Colectivo Coffee on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Colectivo Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Colectivo Coffee.
Has Colectivo Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Colectivo Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Colectivo 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.
How often is Colectivo Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Colectivo Coffee is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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