Coffee and Friends
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Coffee and Friends has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Englewood restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm after running 3 times. The operator set up the quaternary solution in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at the handwashing sink behind the front counter at 71F. The operator turned on the hot water to 92F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in the kitchen.
31B-05-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean glassware stored underneath a paper towel dispenser near the hand sink behind the front counter. The operator moved the glassware. **Corrected On-Site**
24-28-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the wet cloth from underneath the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
58
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on stand up, reach in freezer, in back room, handle soiled with some food debris. Observed operator cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on cook line torn gaskets on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cook line, gaskets soiled on reach in coolers. Observed operator cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed Ice machine shield on inside with black mold like substance. Observed Operator removing shield and cleaning properly, and re installing. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler across from grill station.
14-11-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop buckets, not properly hung up to dry. Observed operator hanging mops correctly.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength (0 ppm)Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is not properly dispensing sanitizer properly. (0ppm).Operator called vista serv for more chemicals. Set up three compartment sink for use. Educated operator on proper chemical testing and how to use test strips properly **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some staining and cut marks on cutting boards. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed in house made cookies packaged and identified, but not date marked nor name and address of where it was made. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in dining room leading to restrooms coming unattached. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed a pot and a bowl stored on dry storage rack in up position instead of being inverted. Operator turned said items in proper storage manor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer buckets with insufficient sanitation chemicals. (0ppm)Observed operator emptied and refilled. Corrected strength of solution (100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler. Observed operator putting a labeled container for employees only to segregate items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4
61
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coffee and Friends last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coffee and Friends on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coffee and Friends?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coffee and Friends.
How does Coffee and Friends compare to other restaurants in Englewood?
Coffee and Friends most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Englewood average of 78.
Has Coffee and Friends' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coffee and Friends have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Coffee and Friends 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 Coffee and Friends inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coffee and Friends is inspected around three times per year on average.
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