Valle Lindo Coffee Shop
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025
55
Score
The most recent inspection for VALLE LINDO COFFEE SHOP, located at 2637 N Central Ave in Chicago, IL, was conducted on June 27, 2025, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 55. This inspection identified two major and eight minor violations. Historically, VALLE LINDO COFFEE SHOP has maintained a record of mostly low-risk inspections across five scored visits.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 27, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
55
Mar 30, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 23, 2023
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
43
Jan 26, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2021
License
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
39
Violations — Jun 27, 2025 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITIATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA BLOCKED BY TABLE AND BUCKETS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BUCKETS OF BULK INGREDIENTS (SUGAR) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANS STORED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN NO IN USE.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS AS WELL AS PREP TABLES.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR TO TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR NEW HIRES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
57
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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