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MOMENTUM COFFEE

2119 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MOMENTUM COFFEE has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 24, 2020. The most recent inspection, on April 30, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 30, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 on January 13, 2025. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 2 times on August 9, 2021. For example: FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

  • 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 once on August 9, 2021. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 August 9, 2021. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LIGHT DUST VENTILATION FAN IN ONE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AT THE BOTTOM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAN.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • 4-904.11: OBSERVED CLEAR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED ON THE LOWER SHELF NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13: OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. 10 CARTONS OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM FOUND AT 56.8F-60.0F AND CHEDDAR CHEESE FOUND AT 50.6F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 14LBS AT $100 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A REFRIGERATOR AT 50.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUSED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AT THE BOTTOM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAN.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED CLEAR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED ON THE LOWER SHELF NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN OPENING ABOUT 1/4 INCH BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT AND OR PEST ENTERING AND HARBORING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT FRONT FOOD PREP STATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
      • 3-201.11 OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED TCS FOODS (COOKED EGG, COOKED PORK ETC) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING AN APPROVED SOURCE INFORMATION OR DATE OF PRODUCTION. THE MANAGER STATES FOODS ARE OBTAINED FROM CHIFRESH 135 N. KEDZIE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION PROVES THIS SHARED KITCHEN USER IS NOT APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGE TCS FOODS NOR SELL AT A WHOLESALE LEVEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL ROP TCS FOODS (ABOUT 50 LBS) AND ALWAYS PURCHASE ANY TCS FOODS FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE BY THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, OR IF THE PRODUCT CONTAINS ANY ALLERGENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
  8. License

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE (UNISEX) TOILET ROOMS LIDS ARE NOT COMPLETELY COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS THAT ARE CLOSED COMPLETELY. MAINTAIN SAME.
  9. License

    0 infractions

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