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Bad Coffee: health inspection history

1801 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

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Address
1801 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Latest result
Pass on Apr 17, 2025
License number
2993121
Latest inspection
Apr 17, 2025 (Complaint)
Records shown
3 inspections, Oct 11, 2024 to Apr 17, 2025

Across these 3 inspection records, results were: 2 × Pass; 1 × Fail. 10 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Apr 17, 2025 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)

No violations listed in this record.

Dec 3, 2024 License Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)

No violations listed in this record.

Oct 11, 2024 License

Result: FailRisk 2 (Medium)
  • 5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO THOSE EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NOTED NO HANDSINK IN DISHROOM. HAND SINK IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR THAT SEPARATES THE PREP AREA AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK IN DISHROOM OR REMOVE DOOR IN BETWEEN ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: NOTED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT LICENSED PROVIDER, OBTAIN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND MAINTAIN SERVICE REPORTS AND COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: NOTED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SOUTH STORAGE EXIT DOOR. AND ON NORTH EXIT DOOR TO COMMON AREA AND OPENINGS AROUND GREASE TRAP ON SOUTH WALL OF THE NORTHEAST COMMON AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: NOTED NO LOCK ON SOUTH SHARED FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE DOOR. INSTRUCTED NOT SHARING THE SPACE AND PROTECTING AREA WITH LOCK TO PREVENT POTENTIAL TAMPERING OF STORED FOOD ITEMS.
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: NOTED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO INSURE ACCUARCY OF HIGH TEMPERATURE FOR DISHMACHINES SANITATION CYCLE.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATERLINES CONNECTED TO COFFEE MACHINES
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: NOTED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FROM FACILITY OWNERS THAT ESTABLISHMENT WILL USE COMMON DUMPSTERS OR FACILITY MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN COMMERCIAL RECTEPTACLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: NOTED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COUTNERTOP TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOOD OR VERIFY WITH DOCUMENTATION (FROM PACKAGING OR LOCATE STICKER ON EQUIPMENT) THE WATTAGE THAT THE TOASTER OPERATES AT TO DETERMINE IF HOOD IS REQUIRED. IF IT EXCEEDS 11 KILOWATTS, MUST INSTALL.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.