Philz Coffee
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Philz Coffee six times, with records going back to 2019. The most recent report on file is from Sep 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Philz Coffee squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling TCS food ( steaming milk ) instructed to obtain Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Weak hot water pressure at both restrooms hand wash sinks, instructed to provide under city pressure.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Damaged cooler door gasket at front prep cooler, instructed to repair.
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Jul 10, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2565682 DATED 10/20/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE THE FACILITY WAS OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER USED TO STORE HEAVY CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE OBSERVED KEY IS STUCK IN THE DOOR TO 1 OF 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE USED TO DRAIN THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT RUNS OUT OF THE CEILING AND INTO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Oct 20, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE (GABRIELLE GROENER) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 11/22/2021 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURED CLUTTER STORED IN THE CORNER NEAR THE TWO UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 11, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP IN THE BOTTOM MIDDLE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Jun 6, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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May 23, 2019
License
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHENRESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE OR ADJACENT TO FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Philz Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Philz Coffee on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Philz Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” 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 four 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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