What is The Coffee Studio's health inspection score?

The Coffee Studio has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Coffee Studio last inspected?

The Coffee Studio was last inspected on December 4, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Coffee Studio have?

The Coffee Studio has 16 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Coffee Studio safe to eat at?

The Coffee Studio has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Coffee Studio serve?

The Coffee Studio serves Coffee cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Coffee Studio

Name: The Coffee Studio
Address: 5628 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 78

5628 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/4/2024

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0Good

Coffee•Edgewater

Ranked #149 of 282 in EdgewaterBetter than 68% of coffee restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Dec 4, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

18 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+20 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.

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5628 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60660

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Mar

Nov 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Dec 2024

2 inspections

1 basic

Dec

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-21-24 REPORT #2607844 #60- VIOLATION #55 FROM 3-15-23 --NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALL AT ONE SIDE OF THE BATHROOM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. BRICK WALL STILL NOTED WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES, ROUGH AND UNEVEN. UNABLE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN A BODILY FLUID EVENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med6 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

43/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED/SERVED SUCH AS CREAM CHEESE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE TO MONITOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
CAULKING AROUND THE SEAL OF THE LARGER PREP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BLACKENED MOLD. MUST REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND CERTIFICATE NOTED EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-15-23 REPORT #2572584 #55- NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS AT ONE SIDE OF THE BATHROOM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SALMON YOGURT ETC )OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATE ON SITE (SAFE SERVE IS EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS AT ONE SIDE OF THE BATHROOM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 183F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
NOTED WASTE WATER FROM ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS INTO THE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN ONE IS RELEAESED FROM THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 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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