Philz Coffee

1555 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Philz Coffee has been inspected four times since 2021. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Philz Coffee is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF COFFEE GRIND AND BEANS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND COUNTERS, ICE MACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING UNDER COFFEE GRINDER STATION LOCATED LEFT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 3, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING FOOD.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER POOLING UNDER LARGE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 25, 2021

License

2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Philz Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Philz Coffee on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Philz Coffee?

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

Has Philz Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Philz Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Philz Coffee 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 Philz Coffee inspected?

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

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