AGLAIA COFFEE AND TEA COMPANY
925 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL, 60642
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 9, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (10)
- 2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (MILK, SPINACH QUICHE, TUNA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK INACCESSIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED HANDSINK BEING USED FOR RINSING, DUMPING AND STORING MILK FROTHING PITCHERS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDWASHING SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 OR MORE SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ON BOXES CONTAINING MATERIALS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON WALLS, ON COUNTERTOPS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CAKE AND COOKIE HOLDERS ON DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
- 45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS WRAPPED IN PALSTIC STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING (SANDWICH PRESS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER, SHELVING UNITS, UNDER ALL COFFEE EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SPACE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS , CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING SPACE, HALLWASY LEADING O MAIN PREP AREA AND INSIDE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS FROM INSIDE MOP SINK IN ORDER TO ACCESS FOR USE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATION. DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625668 ON 10/21/25. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 4-204.112(B) 01/21/2026 No thermometer provided in main prep kitchen refrigerator; instructed to provide. 6-101.11 01/21/2026 Wall behind prep table at rear prep kitchen is not smooth or easily cleanable; instructed to provide a smooth, durable, easily cleanable surface. 2-102.13 10/21/2025 Manager needs to obtain allergen training certification INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed October 15, 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.