Edgebrook Coffee Shop
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Edgebrook Coffee Shop 27 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Edgebrook Coffee Shop is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 25, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER OPPOSITE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAHT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MANAGEMENT STATES MACHINE STOPPED WORKING YESTERDAY AND THEY CEASED USE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING PROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER OPPOSITE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN DINING ROOM USED TO STORE EGGS AND ON EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 25, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK GREASE, DIRT, OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED. ALSO NOTED FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT ON CEILING AND COUNTER TOPS AT THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS TO BE IMPROPER:-HAM 46.8F/50F, STEW 47.8F, CABBAGE 48.2F, MILK 48.4F, CHEESE 50.9F, EGGS 71.8F/47F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $35.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION49 RULE #4-601.11(C), #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2583764 DATED 10/20/2023 NOT CORRECTED. ..49)--4-601.11(C): (C)....OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN. ..58)--#PA-100-0367...OBSERVED 1 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECTE ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK GREASE, DIRT, OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED. ALSO NOTED FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT ON CEILING AND COUNTER TOPS AT THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES.
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Oct 20, 2023
License
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS AND COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 12, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005 MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 7, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS. INSTALL CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Nov 4, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND CLEAN DEBRIS OFF FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Oct 28, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING EGGS AND BURGERS COOKED TO ORDER. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: CLEAN PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND CLEAN DEBRIS OFF FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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May 4, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: STILL NON-COMPLIANCE;UPGRADED TO VIOLATION#59 PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2362574 DATED:02/20/2020 5-204.11: **PF** Handwashing Sinks- Location and Placement : NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED. CONSULTED WITH SUPERVISOR#210;ADDITIONAL 2 DAYS GIVEN FOR COMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 5/4/2020.
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Feb 20, 2020
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: : NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISK ON THE RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS THAT IS BEING SERVED ON SITE ON THE MENU, DELI CASE, TABLE TENTS,PLACARDS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #39 NOT CORRECTED-SPLASH GUARDS NOT INSTALLED AT RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Aug 9, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. SUCH AS CORNED BEEF AT 51.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $40.00, TOTAL 10 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE AND PROVIDE TO CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISK ON THE RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS THAT IS BEING SERVED ON SITE ON THE MENU, DELI CASE, TABLE TENTS,PLACARDS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT /INSECTS PROOFED. WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT/PROOFED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPES BY THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: COVING/BASEBOARD LOOSE ON THE FRONT AREA UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOFED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep table lower shelving in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint in dining area by tables shall be repaired/sealed.
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Feb 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Counter top by coffee station had peeling paint/raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler door track, and door gaskets not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink that had missing/broken floor tiles shall be repaired/replaced.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had gap/exposed plaster in rear kitchen corners, shall be repaired/sealed.
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82
Feb 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Jan 15, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STOVE TOP, FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD, STORAGE CABINETS AND FAN BLADES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING REQUIREMENT HAS NOT BEEN MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.
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Sep 19, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE 2DR-REFRIGERATOR DOOR ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AT THE BOTTOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES AT ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MILK SHAKE MACHINE TO REMOVE ICE CREAM SPLASHES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING INSPECTION.
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Mar 13, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED 2ND REAR DOOR BEHIND EXIT DOOR SO AS TO PROPERLY CLOSE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A 3RD SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. 3-COMP SINK ONLY HAS 2 SINK STOPPERS.
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May 15, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DISH MACHINE NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PLUMBING DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE DISH MACHINE BEFORE INSTALLING EQUIPMENT. DISH MACHINE IS NOW SET UP USING A DETACHABLE PLUMBING CONNECTION FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE MACHINE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE A LETTER FROM THE PLUMBING DEPARTMENT STATING THAT DETACHABLE DISH MACHINE IS APPROPRIATE TO USE.
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May 2, 2013
License
15 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND CHEST COOLER BELOW THE PIE CASE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EQUIPMENT RUNNING AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 0F FOR FREEZER AND 40F OR BELOW FOR COOLERS UPON BEING REINSPECTED.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING UPON BEING REINSPECTED.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE PREP AREAS. MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE UTILITY SINK BY THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS OPENED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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: PREMISES HAS NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE OR PROOF OF SERVICE WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE OR PROVE OF SAME ON SITE UPON RE-INSPECTION
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE ICE CREAM AREA NOT REACHING ALL THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH ONE THAT EXTENDS TO ALL THE SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A NON THREADED FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RECAULK LID AROUND THE ICE CREAM STORAGE FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED T CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WHEN READY TO USE. ALSO CLEAN OR REPLACE CERAMIC CONTAINER AT THE ICE CREAM PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3COMPARTMENT ,UNERNEATH ICE FREEZER OF THE ICE CREAM AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FURNACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR AT THE BATHROOM AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION AT THE COOKING UNIT OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION FOR THE COOKING UNIT UPON BEING REINSPECTED. NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT OF THE 3COMPARTMENT BY THE ICE CREAM AREA. NOTED DISH MACHINE NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PLUMBING DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE DISH MACHINE BEFORE INSTALLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MACHINE AND ALSO AT THE ICE MAKER.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A 'NO SMOKING' SIGN AT ALL ENTRANCE AND EXITS OF PROMISES AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
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Apr 17, 2013
License
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(stove sides) not clean, need cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in cooler, shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 comparment sink 2nd faucet leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jul 6, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, must date, and label food items in coolers
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving, racks in kitchen prep area need cleaning(detailed).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had peeling paint in kitchen area, shall be repair/sealed. walls in kitchen prep area, kitchen areas need cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields not clean need detailed cleaning, missing light shield in kitchen prep area shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exaust canopy not clean needs deatiled cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers need cleaning.
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Oct 5, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage bins under cooking area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors behind coolers and equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Apr 23, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage cabinets under grill, deep fryer not cleaned. Instructed to detil clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not maintained in rear. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface or re-tile floor.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Bulbs in rear prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb to prevent shattering on food and food contact surfaces.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet at three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair faucet to prevent leak.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handler in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all food handlers and employees in prep area must have proper hair restraints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Edgebrook Coffee Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Edgebrook Coffee Shop on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Edgebrook Coffee Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Edgebrook Coffee Shop.
Has Edgebrook Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Edgebrook Coffee Shop have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Edgebrook Coffee Shop 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 Edgebrook Coffee Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Edgebrook Coffee Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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