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HOPE COFFEEHOUSE

2431 W ROOSEVELT RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

HOPE COFFEEHOUSE has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 10, 2014. The most recent inspection, on December 26, 2024, found no infractions.

3 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 4, 2016. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 23, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on December 20, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on December 16, 2014. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 7 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 23, 2015. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUCED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM TRASH RECPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES APPROX 45 DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN CABINETS BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,IN CLUTTERED CLOSETS, DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN BASEMENT AREA BENEATH THE STAIRCASE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF CABINETS,COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AND AROUND PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN WHERE NOTED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE EXPRESSO UNIT, ICE MAKER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. License

    9 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • THE PREP SERVICE AREA NEEDS A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO PROTECT THIS AREA AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES APPROX 45 OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN CABINETS BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,IN CLUTTERED CLOSETS,DRY STORAGE ROOM,IN BASEMENT AREA BENEATH THE STAIRCASE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE FRONT DOOR AT BOTTOM CENTER IS NOT RODENT PROOF APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,FRONT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF CABINETS,COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • EXPOSED BRICK WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AND AROUND PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN WHERE NOTED.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HAS DAMAGED SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMP SINK. HAS NO GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMP SINK. HAS A LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. HAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE EXPRESSO UNIT,ICE MAKER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA BY EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  7. License

    0 infractions

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