SAPO COFFEE HOUSE CHICAGO
3056 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60657
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 7, 2026
- Type
- License
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (5)
- 3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. FINAL RINSE 123.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 180.0F. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVAL AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. ONCE REPAIR MUST CONTACT CDPH. FACILITY WILL BE USING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURES OF UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED IN THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED OVEN NOT UNDER VENTILATION IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.