The Bean Caffe
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
90
Score
The Bean Caffe has been inspected seven times since 2013. The most recent report on file is from Nov 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The Bean Caffe's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Sep 14, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE TOP DOOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT LOBBY AREA LOOSE AND WHOBBLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA,AROUND GREASE TRAP,AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SPRAY ATTACHMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Sep 7, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SPRAY ATTACHMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED NO DOCUMENTATION OF THE PEST CONTROL COMPANIES STATE OF ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL LICENSE IN THIS ESTABLISHMENTS PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE TOP DOOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT LOBBY AREA LOOSE AND WHOBBLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA,AROUND GREASE TRAP,AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Sep 9, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,MISSING KNOB ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE BACK OF CAPPUCCINO MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.
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90
Dec 4, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE BOTTOM MIDDLE PART OF THE 2 GLASS DOORS. REVOLVING DOORS DOOR SWEEP WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. REPLACE WORN OUT DOOR SWEEP. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT PREP/SERVING AREA AND STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.
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Nov 12, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BREAD STORAGE CABINET DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR LEFT PREP LINE SANDWICH COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bean Caffe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bean Caffe on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bean Caffe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Bean Caffe.
Has The Bean Caffe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bean Caffe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Bean Caffe 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 The Bean Caffe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Bean Caffe is inspected about once every two years on average.
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