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ICONS COFFEE

203 N WABASH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60601 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

ICONS COFFEE has been inspected 2 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 23, 2026. The most recent inspection, on March 3, 2026, recorded 8 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 21 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 3, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 3, 2026. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 3, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on February 23, 2026. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 9 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 3, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

2 inspections

  1. License Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 : OBSERVED GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS FIRST FLOOR CAFE, INSTRUCTED PIC TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-307.11 : OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRIER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES, MEAT SLICERS, ROLLING CARTS, DISH RACKS, COFFEE COUNTER. MUST DE-LIME DISHMACHINE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE UNDER DISHWASHING MACHINE, LEAKY PIPE AT THE HAND SINK AND BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOPPER HANDLE AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13 : OBSERVED LOOSE WALL PANELS IN DISH WASHING AREA, BLACK CAULKING ALONG THE WALLS OF DISHWASHING MACHINE, MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DISH MACHINE, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13 : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 4-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN HALL WAY ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT THE HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. License

    13 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED MISSING SIGNED HEALTH POLICIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SMALL & BIG) NOT LABELLED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF TWO LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN BOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA. ALSO, 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS AND DISHWASHING AREA OF LOWER LEVEL. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/23/26. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS FIRST FLOOR CAFE, INSTRUCTED PIC TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, CRATES IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST IN SHELVING UNIT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND ELIMINATE CRATES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FLOOR MIXERS, FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, COFFEE COUNTERS, USED AND UNUSED COOLERS, FRIER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES, MEAT SLICERS, ROLLING CARTS, WALKING COOLER-SHELVING UNITS, FAN GUARD COVERS, COMPRESSOR UNITS, DISH RACKS, COFFEE COUNTER. MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON MENU BOARD. MUST DE-LIME DISHMACHINE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE UNDER DISHWASHING MACHINE, LEAKY PIPE AT THE HAND SINK AND BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOPPER HANDLE AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF SAME. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LOOSE WALL PANELS IN DISH WASHING AREA, BLACK CAULKING ALONG THE WALLS OF DISHWASHING MACHINE, MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DISH MACHINE, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON WALLS AND BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA, SPIDER WEBS ON CEILING BEAMS AND UNDERNEATH SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP IN CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FOOD WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN HALL WAY ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT THE HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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