What is Side Practice Coffee Llc's health inspection score?

Side Practice Coffee Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 40 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Side Practice Coffee Llc last inspected?

Side Practice Coffee Llc was last inspected on December 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Side Practice Coffee Llc have?

Side Practice Coffee Llc has 19 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Side Practice Coffee Llc safe to eat at?

Side Practice Coffee Llc has a safety score of 40/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Side Practice Coffee Llc

Name: Side Practice Coffee Llc
Address: 5139 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 40

5139 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/3/2025

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0Poor

Lincoln Square

Ranked #342 of 447 in Lincoln Square

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Dec 3, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.5

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-60

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-24 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+66 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

5139 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Dec 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
: 6-301.13--- MUST MOVE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER CLOSER TO THE HAND WASHING SINK AND NOT DIRECTLY ABOVE THE CLEAN DISH RACK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E)--- INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NOTED DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11--- MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND CLEAN DISH DISH RACK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionFail

6 High9 Basic

15 total3 risk factors

7/100inspection score

−78 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED A FOOD HANDLER DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REVIEWED PROPER EATING/DRINKING REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN THE STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 83.1F AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES OF RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST MOVE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER CLOSER TO THE HAND WASHING SINK AND NOT DIRECTLY ABOVE THE CLEAN DISH RACK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NOTED DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND CLEAN DISH DISH RACK.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF GUARDS FOR ELECTRICAL CORDS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST USE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR ANY GUARD.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER NOTED WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED A BUCKET OF STANDING WATER FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNDER THE PIPING OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR ANY LEAK FOUND.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGING BEING STORED ON A FOOD PREP SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FACILITIES FOR STAFF BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−78 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−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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