Currency Exchange Cafe/Bing — Peach@Currency Exchange

305-307 E Garfield, Chicago, IL 60637
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 17 inspections at Currency Exchange Cafe/Bing — Peach@Currency Exchange stretching back to 2014. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited eight times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Currency Exchange Cafe/Bing — Peach@Currency Exchange on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AND THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 5, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, EGGS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE FURNACE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 19, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING MACHINE (NOT USE) NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND CONTINUE TO USE THE 3 COMP SINK UNTIL REPAIR. DISH MAHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY AND CLUTTERED. MUST ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN VERY CLUTTER. MUST ORGANIZE AND CLEAN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Nov 19, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS USED BY FEMALE STAFF AND CUSTOMERS.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2345308 ON 11-7-19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION: (#60)MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS USED BY FEMALE STAFF AND CUSTOMERS.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER OF RISK OF RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENUS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION violation 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA BEHIND UNDER THE COUNTER WINE COOLER, BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO NOTED 10-15 DROPPINGS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND UNDER THE SINK IN THE BASEMENT CUSTOMER WASHROOM. (ALL NOTED ON THE 307 E GARFIELD SIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT) MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION: #39 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA, FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2243843 DATED 12/26/2018 NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS USED BY FEMALE STAFF AND CUSTOMERS.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
57
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 26, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT PACKAGED FOODS ITEMS(SANDWICHES) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER OF RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
39
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR 1ST FL. MOPSINK IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND KEEP DRY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 17, 2018
Routine
7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER OF RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M.'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT PACKAGED FOODS ITEMS(SANDWICHES) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
39
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR BOTH PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS AT BAR .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED DRINKING STRAWS ON DISPLAY FOR SELF SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE WRAPPED OR AN APPROVED DISPENSER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND KEEP DRY.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR 1ST FL. MOPSINK IN PREP AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 13, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE RUST OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE FURNACE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, THE WALL OF THE SUB PUMP ROOM AND ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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May 18, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT EACH ICE MACHINE WHERE MISSING. NOTED WATER FROM THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND PIPES OVER THE DRAIN TO PREVENT SPLASHING. MUST ALSO INSTALL VENTILATION IN THE BAR BASEMENT WASHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE SUMP PUMP IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVERS IN EACH WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED. MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS,THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES AND THE INTERIOR OF MOP SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OVERHEAD LEAK IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM IN THE BAR AREA. MUST SEAL EXPOSED BRICK IN THE BAR BASEMENT WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE MAIN PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE CAFE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS AND .IN THE BASEMENT BAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE MILK CRATES USED TO STORE ITEMS. MUST ALSO REMOVE MILK CRATES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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May 10, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE DETERGENT FOR THE MECHANICAL WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR SO THAT DISH MACHINE MAY PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, INSIDE THE FRYER,ALONG THE COOK LINE,ON THE LOWER SECTIONS OF PREP TABLES,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO, BEHIND THE COFFEE BAR ALONG WALLS AND ON THE LOWER SECTIONS OF THE PREP TABLES. ALSO, IN THE BASEMENT ON OPEN SECTIONS OF THE FLOOR, UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE DINING AREA,UNDER STORAGE RACKS, UNDER THE SOILED LINEN HAMPER, NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, IN THE REAR BETWEEN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK, IN THE REAR METER ROOM ON LEDGES, IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE RACKS, AND IN THE CLOSET UNDERNEATH THE REAR BASEMENT STAIRS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SOILED LINEN HAMPER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (RICE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN/CRACKED PLATES, BOWLS, AND OTHER MULTI-USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. REMOVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVERS IN EACH WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED. MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS,THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES AND THE INTERIOR OF MOP SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OVERHEAD LEAK IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM IN THE BAR AREA. MUST SEAL EXPOSED BRICK IN THE BAR BASEMENT WASHROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE MAIN PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT EACH ICE MACHINE WHERE MISSING. NOTED WATER FROM THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND PIPES OVER THE DRAIN TO PREVENT SPLASHING. MUST ALSO INSTALL VENTILATION IN THE BAR BASEMENT WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE CAFE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS AND .IN THE BASEMENT BAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE MILK CRATES USED TO STORE ITEMS. MUST ALSO REMOVE MILK CRATES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Feb 5, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND ON THE SIDES OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, IN THE BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE RACKS, ALONG WALLS, IN THE WASHROOM, IN THE FURNACE ROOM, AND IN THE UNFINISHED AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT CLOSETS AND IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 17, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL LEAKY WALLS IN REAR BASEMENT AREA AND GAPS IN BRICK WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Aug 10, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY DISH WASHER HE SWEPT THE FLOOR AND HANDLED THE DUST PAN LEFT THE KITCHEN CAME BACK WITH A PLASTIC BIN OF DIRTY DISHES AND PLACED THEM IN DISH WATER AND BEGAN WASHING DISHES WITH OUT WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK,ALSO THE COOK LEFT OUT OF THE KITCHEN HAD PUSHED THE SWINGING DOOR WITH HIS HANDS CAME IN AND HANDLED A BOWL AND PUT FOOD INSIDE OF IT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN, BAR AREA & BASEMENT PREP STORAGE AREA,ON MOTOR OF STOVE,INSIDE LOWER CABINET OF FRYER,IN PLASTIC BIN WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,BOOK & DISH SHELVES IN DINING AREA,BAR AREA AT GLASS STORAGE.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/10/15.RODENT PROOF DOOR.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL AT FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT FURNANCE ROOM AND KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL LEAKY WALLS IN REAR BASEMENT AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR TOILETROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA STORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF BASEMENT 2 DOOR FREEZER,1ST. FLOOR BOX FREEZER, TABLE STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE FLAT GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND 1ST. FLOOR REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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May 19, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BIN WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD FRONT NEXT TO COFFEE MACHINE FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Currency Exchange Cafe/Bing — Peach@Currency Exchange last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Currency Exchange Cafe/Bing — Peach@Currency Exchange on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Currency Exchange Cafe/Bing — Peach@Currency Exchange?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Currency Exchange Cafe/Bing — Peach@Currency Exchange.

Has Currency Exchange Cafe/Bing — Peach@Currency Exchange's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Currency Exchange Cafe/Bing — Peach@Currency Exchange have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Currency Exchange Cafe/Bing — Peach@Currency Exchange 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 Currency Exchange Cafe/Bing — Peach@Currency Exchange inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Currency Exchange Cafe/Bing — Peach@Currency Exchange is inspected around two times per year on average.