Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Pedestrian Coffee

Name: Pedestrian Coffee
Address: 939 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

939 W Belmont Ave

Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Complaint

Mar 10, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 29Other

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COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IS GROWING BROCCOLI SPROUTS AT WINDOW FROM SEEDING TO FULL GROWTH AND DRYING PROCESSES WITHOUT A HACCP. HACCP IS REQUIRED FOR SAID PROCESS. PIC DISPOSED OF ALL SEEDING SPROUTS AND FULL-GROWN SPROUTS AND DRY SEEDS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 400 GRAMS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $44.00 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SUBMIT HACCP AND VARIANCE FOR APPROVAL FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 32Other

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VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITY IS GROWING BROCCOLI SPROUTS AT WINDOW FROM SEEDING TO FULL GROWTH AND DRYING PROCESSES IN FACILITY.NO HACCP ON SITE OF DOCUMENTATION FOR PROCEDURE PREFORMED IN FACILITY. INFORMED FACILITY OF REQUIREMENTS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

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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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Feb 6, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Jan 28, 2025

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN GUEST/ EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.

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Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN

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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.

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notedCode 39Contamination

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

NOTED INSTALLED SPLASH GUARD NOT EXTENDING TO SEPARATE ALL PLASTIC CUPS/LIDS STORED ON TABLE BESIDE HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTAIN CUP/LIDS NOT TO EXCEED BARRIER OF SPLASH GUARD, PROVIDE A LARGER/LONGER SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OR STORE CUPS ON ANOTHER SURFACE.

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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 40Employee health and hygiene

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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

NOTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT PREP TABLE AND COFFEE STATION NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.

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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.

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notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

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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 60Other

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2584583 CONDUCTED ON 11/03/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (41) MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.(47) MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.(55) DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN PREP/SERVING AREA. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 3, 2023

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN PREP/SERVING 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.

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notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AROUND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE/STORED CLEAN GLASS. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO 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, Nov 3, 2023 · Original Source