What is Bad Coffee's health inspection score?

Bad Coffee has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bad Coffee last inspected?

Bad Coffee was last inspected on April 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bad Coffee have?

Bad Coffee has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bad Coffee safe to eat at?

Yes, Bad Coffee has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Bad Coffee

Name: Bad Coffee
Address: 1801 W BERTEAU AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 86

1801 W BERTEAU AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

Lakeview

Ranked #245 of 979 in Lakeview

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Apr 17, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

67%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

1801 W BERTEAU AVE, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Oct

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Apr

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

License InspectionFail

2 High2 Med6 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

53/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO THOSE EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO HANDSINK IN DISHROOM. HAND SINK IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR THAT SEPARATES THE PREP AREA AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK IN DISHROOM OR REMOVE DOOR IN BETWEEN ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT LICENSED PROVIDER, OBTAIN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND MAINTAIN SERVICE REPORTS AND COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SOUTH STORAGE EXIT DOOR. AND ON NORTH EXIT DOOR TO COMMON AREA AND OPENINGS AROUND GREASE TRAP ON SOUTH WALL OF THE NORTHEAST COMMON AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED NO LOCK ON SOUTH SHARED FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE DOOR. INSTRUCTED NOT SHARING THE SPACE AND PROTECTING AREA WITH LOCK TO PREVENT POTENTIAL TAMPERING OF STORED FOOD ITEMS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO INSURE ACCUARCY OF HIGH TEMPERATURE FOR DISHMACHINES SANITATION CYCLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATERLINES CONNECTED TO COFFEE MACHINES
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FROM FACILITY OWNERS THAT ESTABLISHMENT WILL USE COMMON DUMPSTERS OR FACILITY MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN COMMERCIAL RECTEPTACLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COUTNERTOP TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOOD OR VERIFY WITH DOCUMENTATION (FROM PACKAGING OR LOCATE STICKER ON EQUIPMENT) THE WATTAGE THAT THE TOASTER OPERATES AT TO DETERMINE IF HOOD IS REQUIRED. IF IT EXCEEDS 11 KILOWATTS, MUST INSTALL.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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