What is Pini Pico Coffee CO's health inspection score?

Pini Pico Coffee CO has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pini Pico Coffee CO last inspected?

Pini Pico Coffee CO was last inspected on July 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pini Pico Coffee CO have?

Pini Pico Coffee CO has 14 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pini Pico Coffee CO safe to eat at?

Pini Pico Coffee CO has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Pini Pico Coffee CO serve?

Pini Pico Coffee CO serves Coffee cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pini Pico Coffee CO

Name: Pini Pico Coffee CO
Address: 1536-1538 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 66

1536-1538 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Fair

Coffee•Old Town

Ranked #270 of 354 in Old TownBetter than 34% of coffee restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jul 11, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+40 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1536-1538 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Nov

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Jul 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High1 Med2 Basic

7 total4 risk factors

31/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (EMPANADAS, EGGS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO AND DEFROST, CLEAN MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−49 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (EMPANADAS, PASTRIES, SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA, THE REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN SERVICE AREA.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR OF 50.1F AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS. .

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CREAM, MILK, EGGS, AND DELI SANDWICHES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.1F - 55.7 F LOCATED IN ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL TCS FOODS AT A TOTAL COST OF $400. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−15 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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