Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Arwa Yemeni Coffee Bucktown

Name: Arwa Yemeni Coffee Bucktown
Address: 1953 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

1953 N Milwaukee Ave

Last inspected May 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

License Re-Inspection

May 15, 2026

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3 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED COOLING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED FAUCET NECK OF HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP WITH LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11 OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALL SURFACES IN FACILITY BEHIND WALL WHERE GARAGE DOORS ARE INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FINISHED SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2026 · Original Source

License

May 14, 2026

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COOLING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELD/BARRIER TO SEPERATE CUSTOMERS FROM EXPOSED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND FOODON DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE PROTECTIVE BARRIER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR USED TO VERIFY PROPER SANITIZATION TEMPERATURES IN HIGH-TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UTILITY SINK WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALL SURFACES IN FACILITY BEHIND WALL WHERE GARAGE DOORS ARE INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FINISHED SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2026 · Original Source

License