Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 21, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Pedestrian Coffee
2642 N Milwaukee Ave
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3 inspectionsComplaint
Aug 31, 2026
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 problemsnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SMOKED SALMON CREAM CHEESE SANDWICHES, COFFEE BEVERAGES WITH MILK ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION; FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS NEAR THE PASTRIES AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ON THE SOUTH WALLS OF THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIVE POTTERY PLANTS STORED ON SHELF IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING TEST KITS ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, 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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS, STORAGE SHELFS AND INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF SINK CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA, SIDES OF ICE MAKER AND STORAGE RACKS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT REAR PREP/DSHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR SAID LIGHT FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2609378 DATED:12/18/2024 #45---4-903.11(A;C): **C** Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles- Storing OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ITEMS IN ORIGINAL BOXES AND PACKAGING (NAPKINS, PLASTIC CUPS, PLASTIC LIDS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STAIRWAY AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-USE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 9/8/2026.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 18, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 25 DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS BENEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GLUE BOARDS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND DECOMPOSITION OF DEAD INSECTS, RODENTS, OR OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ITEMS IN ORIGINAL BOXES AND PACKAGING (NAPKINS, PLASTIC CUPS, PLASTIC LIDS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STAIRWAY AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-USE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 18, 2024 · Original Source