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Hero Coffee Bar

22 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Hero Coffee Bar stretching back to 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Hero Coffee Bar is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2025
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP ARE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
95
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Heavy dust build-up on ceiling fixture and conduits above food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
55
95
Oct 12, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Heavy dust build-up noted all over ceiling fixture, shelves, wall light fixtures, instructed to clean and maintain.
39
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ROUGH BRICK WALLS BEHIND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE
55
90
Aug 25, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL PERSONS SHALL WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, SUCH AS HAIRNETS, BASEBALL CAPS, OR SUN VISORS, WHERE THE HAIR IS COVERED AND CONTAINED. MUSTACHE OR BEARD RESTRAINTS SHALL BE USED FOR ANY FACIAL HAIR EXCEEDING ONE (1) INCH IN LENGTH.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR RE-PLACE. MUST MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH A BUILD UP OF RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
86
Nov 5, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ROUGH BRICK WALLS BEHIND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE
55
95
Oct 29, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDING TCS FOODS ( STEAMING MILK ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012.
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT SMALL KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
38
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: MANAGER NOT DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH CODE
1
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT'S DAIRY REFRIGERATOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH STORED IN A WAY THAT ATTRACT FLIES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLOSED BIN.
41
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ROUGH BRICK WALLS BEHIND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE
55
58
Sep 22, 2017
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hero Coffee Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hero Coffee Bar on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hero Coffee Bar?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hero Coffee Bar.

Has Hero Coffee Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hero Coffee Bar have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hero Coffee Bar 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 Hero Coffee Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hero Coffee Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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