What is Necessary & Sufficient Coffee - Printer's Row's health inspection score?

Necessary & Sufficient Coffee - Printer's Row has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Necessary & Sufficient Coffee - Printer's Row last inspected?

Necessary & Sufficient Coffee - Printer's Row was last inspected on November 13, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Necessary & Sufficient Coffee - Printer's Row have?

Necessary & Sufficient Coffee - Printer's Row has 14 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Necessary & Sufficient Coffee - Printer's Row safe to eat at?

Necessary & Sufficient Coffee - Printer's Row has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Necessary & Sufficient Coffee - Printer's Row serve?

Necessary & Sufficient Coffee - Printer's Row serves Coffee cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Necessary & Sufficient Coffee - Printer's Row

Name: Necessary & Sufficient Coffee - Printer's Row
Address: 728 S DEARBORN ST, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 82

728 S DEARBORN ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/13/2024

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Coffee•South Loop

Ranked #144 of 289 in South LoopBetter than 74% of coffee restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Nov 13, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

17 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 hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 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

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

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

728 S DEARBORN ST , Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

2 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass1 License

Nov 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 FOUND FOOD HANDLER AND MANAGER WITHOUT BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIND BEARD GUARD AND EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOUND FOOD HANDLER AND MANAGER WITHOUT BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIND BEARD GUARD AND EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med

3 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (QUICHE, SAMOSA EMPANADA) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F - 49F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, IN REAR PREP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 3 LBS $40. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND FLY ACTIVITY MINIMIZED NOTED 2 LARGE FLIES IN FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY.

Base deductions−20 pts

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Med1 Basic

4 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, A VARIETY OF MILK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F - 92F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 15 LBS $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROX. 3 LARGE FLIES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROX 6 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA/ DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND 2 DOGS IN DINING AREA OF RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES OF A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT ALLOW LIVE ANIMALS IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060.CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2596836 CONDUCTED ON 07/01/2024. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 2-402.11: **C** Effectiveness- Hair Restraints FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME. 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -CEILING VENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND WALLSA AROUND THE SINKS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION V

Base deductions−17 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -CEILING VENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND WALLSA AROUND THE SINKS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS AND WALLS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-204.115 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER NOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIP THAT MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F FOR UTENSILS. EMPLOYEE LEFT DURING THE INSPECTION AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE FACILITY PROVIDED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER ONLY REACHED 104F. ALSO OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SAID HAND WASHING SINK ONLY REACHED A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 71F. MANAGER INCREASED THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS MAINTAINING 110F. ARCHITECT ON SITE ADJUSTED THE HOT WATER FOR THE TOILET ROOM'S HAND WASHING SINK AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID HAND WASHING SINK WAS MAINTAINING 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Base deductions−4 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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