Oud Coffee and Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Oud Coffee and Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly 17 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 15, 2025
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11 OBSERVED LACK OF HOT RUNNING WATER, WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 74.5F-75.0F UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL HAND SINKS,3- COMPARTMENT & 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE AT LEAST 100.0�F AT HAND SINKS AND 110.0�F AT 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. CHICKEN STRIPS-49.6F.2LBS. GUACAMOLE-49.8F.2LBS. SLICED TURKEY-57.2F.1LB. ARUGULA-48.6F.1LBS. SAUSAGE-66.2F.The product WAS DISCARDED by the manager.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. APPX.7LBS. $35.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TABLE TOP COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 46.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (EGGS, TURKEY, SAUSAGE, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN IT. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET MUST ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDER AND AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND OVER MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINET, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT, AND FAN GUARD COVER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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Jun 10, 2025
License
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE RACKS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINET,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT AND FAN GUARD COVER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET MUST ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDER AND AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND OVER MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oud Coffee and Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oud Coffee and Cafe on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oud Coffee and Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Oud Coffee and Cafe.
Has Oud Coffee and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Oud Coffee and Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Oud Coffee and Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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