Nordstrom Espresso Bar
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
86
Score
Nordstrom Espresso Bar has been inspected 17 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Nordstrom Espresso Bar's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR, LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.ECOLAB TECH ON SITE DISH MACHINE NOW READING 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED UNDER INSPECTION #2615960
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 21, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse. Zero ppm obtain on chlorine test strip. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged, not allowed to use. Must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer in prep coolers. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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Apr 12, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART WHERE IT COULD BE EASILY VIEWED.
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Feb 9, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD INSDIE CABINET UNDER DIPWELL IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZER AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND POOLING WATER IN LARGE, DEEP GAPS BETWEEN TILES ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT TO FILL SPACES BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE SMOOTHA AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD BUGS AND DEBRIS IN DRAIN AND BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (ON LEFT) IN FRONT PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Feb 1, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. FOUND MILK SITTING ON FLOOR AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.8F-59.3F; AND HALF/HALF @ 46.9F-49F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 0 PPM CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER (CHLORINE BOTTLE ATTACHED) IN LOW TEMPERTURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION OF CCHEMICAL SANITIZER (WITH APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL TEST KIT) IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DRINKS WITH MILK; BREAKFAST BURRITO, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD BUGS AND DEBRIS IN DRAIN AND BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (ON LEFT) IN FRONT PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND POOLING WATER IN LARGE, DEEP GAPS BETWEEN TILES ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT TO FILL SPACES BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE SMOOTHA AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD INSDIE CABINET UNDER DIPWELL IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZER AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 30, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF THE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE. SEE VIOLATION #2. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. FACILITY ONLY HAS A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR A VARIANCE FOR THIS PROCEDURE. SEE COMMENTS SECTION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH MENU BOARD IN FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME IN THE CAULK AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2017
Routine
3 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: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 25 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA AND AT THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO 7/18/2017.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD AND DRINK SPLASHES ON THE WALLS AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREAS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ABOVE STATED AREAS. ALSO FOUND GRIME AT FLOOR DRAINS IN THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT THE LIGHT FIXTURES LOCATED AT THE COLD HOLDING TO GO UNIT.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Dec 20, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINERS USED TO DISPENSE READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS AND TO STORE SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE SPRAYER SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARDS TO A CLEAN SEPARATE AREA IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID POTENTIAL SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE BY-PASS WATER FILTERS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A LEAK AND IS DRIPPING INTO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR FILTER TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD AND BEVERAGES ON THE LINE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.
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Nov 5, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 3, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: PREMISES HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF REPAIR DUE TO DAMAGE. TO WATER LINE CAUSING WATER TO SPILL FROM MACHINE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTER SURFACES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT COFFEE STATION OF SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF SPILLS AND COFFEE. REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM FLOOR AT REAR BY DISH MACHINE AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK) WAS BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE SPRAYER HEAD LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP SITTING IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT WET MOPS.
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Feb 4, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RECAULK THE BACKSPLASH BEHIND THE HANDSINK NEAR THE COFFEE BAR ENTRANCE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE DOOR TO THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER AT THE COFFEE BAR AREA.
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Sep 21, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER FRONT 1-COMP SINK & UNDER SMALL COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT ALL COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA- MUST BE PROVIDE. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOODHANDLERS WORKING AROUND OPEN FOOD MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Oct 22, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. KEEP COFFEE NOZZLES CLEAN AND FREE FROM BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nordstrom Espresso Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nordstrom Espresso Bar on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nordstrom Espresso Bar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Nordstrom Espresso Bar.
Has Nordstrom Espresso Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nordstrom Espresso Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nordstrom Espresso 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 Nordstrom Espresso Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nordstrom Espresso Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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