AFRO JOE'S COFFEE & TEA
1818 W 99TH ST, Chicago, IL, 60643
Most recent inspection
- Date
- November 20, 2025
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (5)
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR LOW REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA GASKETS IN NEED OF REPAIR ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLAGE, STAINS AND OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT BEVERAGE STATION AREA IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN ALL AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER VENTILATION INSTALLED AT THE PANINI PRESS STATION IN THE REAR COOKING AREA. (FACILITY DID TRY TO COMPLY WITH PREVIOUS INSPECTION REQUEST, JUST PROVIDED THE WRONG KIND OF SYSTEM) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HOOD VENTILATION THAT IS DESIGNED TO PULL GREASE FUMES AND SMOKE UP AND OUT OF THE FACILITY.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.