Rogers Park Taproom & Coffee House

1615 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Rogers Park Taproom & Coffee House appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Rogers Park Taproom & Coffee House was last inspected on Jan 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Rogers Park Taproom & Coffee House on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: REMOVED EXCESS COFFEE BEANS FROM FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUTER.DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, ALSO ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR AT SAME AREA.

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.

Mar 22, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER(BAR/SERVING AREA) AND HANDWASHING SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Mar 19, 2024

License

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA WATER BACKING UP WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION7-38-030(C)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: THREE BRICKS AND A PIECE OF CARDBOARD HOLDING UP DRAIN PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FRONT PREP/REAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN,OR TO KNOW LOCATION.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER(BAR/SERVING AREA) AND HANDWASHING SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rogers Park Taproom & Coffee House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rogers Park Taproom & Coffee House on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rogers Park Taproom & Coffee House?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rogers Park Taproom & Coffee House.

Has Rogers Park Taproom & Coffee House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rogers Park Taproom & Coffee House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rogers Park Taproom & Coffee House 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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