Osmium Coffee Bar
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2014, Osmium Coffee Bar has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 10, 2025. 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 four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Osmium Coffee Bar on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH CHLORINE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TON USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT THE MINIMUM OF 50PPM. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. MANGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG IS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2586020 ON 11/30/2023. #47. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. #55. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SERVING FRONT COUNTER/UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPAIRED CEILING WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.REPAIR ISSUE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WASHROOMS. MUST CLEANA AND MAINTIN.
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Nov 30, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED - AT 10:20 AM, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOODS MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD IS HANDLED: MILK, TACOS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. AT 10:20 AM, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. EXCESS RUSTY PLATES LOCATED IN BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE, MUST REPLACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOT LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.OR TO KNOW LOCATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SERVING FRONT COUNTER/UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPAIRED CEILING WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.REPAIR ISSUE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WEST WALL AT DINING AREA BY FRONT COUNTER. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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May 24, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND PACKAGED FOOD AT BASEMENT. BASEMENT NOT FINISHED. MUST PROVIDE CEILING AND WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND RESTROOM CEILING EXHAUSTS OUT OF ORDER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Sep 6, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDENEATH SHELVING AND MILK CRATES ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION FOR BETTER PEST MONITORING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Aug 24, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN NEW BOTTLE BRUSHES FOR CLEANING OF TABLETOP WATER CONTAINERS THAT HAVE SMALL OPENINGS AS CURRENT BRUSHES ARE WORN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL VENTS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND SMALL REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.
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Aug 17, 2015
Routine
7 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: OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY PESTS AND ANY EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED DUMPSTER WITH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT OUTSIDE GARBAGE LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN NEW BOTTLE BRUSHES FOR CLEANING OF TABLETOP WATER CONTAINERS THAT HAVE SMALL OPENINGS AS CURRENT BRUSHES ARE WORN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE COUNTER UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AT THE NORTH END OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL VENTS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND SMALL REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.
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Jul 9, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 3, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS AT FRONT BAR COFFEE STATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BASEBOARD BEHIND DISHMACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESURE IS NEEDED IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE A GRESE TRAP FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT BAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Osmium Coffee Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Osmium Coffee Bar on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Osmium Coffee Bar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Osmium Coffee Bar.
Has Osmium Coffee Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Osmium Coffee Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Osmium 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 Osmium Coffee Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Osmium Coffee Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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