Oud Coffee & Cafe

714 N Wells, Chicago, IL 60654
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Oud Coffee & Cafe has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from May 12, 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 three violations lately and about eight violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Oud Coffee & Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN,CUT TOMATOES,EGGS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 4-301.16--OBSERVED NO SINK USED FOR DUMPING LIQUID WASTE AT FRONT COFFEE BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A MINIMUM OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE INSTALLED FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.
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May 5, 2025
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE BEVERAGE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE SAID VIOLATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.("SEE COMMENTS").
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2593937 DATED:05/03/2024 #47--4-101.19:--OBSERVED BOXES AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #58--2-102.13:--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CRERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SAID VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/12/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN,CUT TOMATOES,EGGS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO INFORM AND PROVIDE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HEALTH POLICY WITH EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE BEVERAGE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS (MEASURING CUPS,STAINLESS STEEL MILK PITCHER ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE SAID HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MILK COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED THE PREMISES THAT TEST STRIPS MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITRY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK USED FOR DUMPING LIQUID WASTE AT FRONT COFFEE BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A MINIMUM OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE INSTALLED FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.
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May 3, 2024
License
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSRERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CRERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oud Coffee & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oud Coffee & Cafe on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oud Coffee & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Oud Coffee & Cafe.

Has Oud Coffee & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Oud Coffee & Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oud Coffee & 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.