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Brew Brew Coffee Lounge

3832 W Diversey Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

May 13, 2026

11

Inspections on record

4

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on May 13, 2026

  1. #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING, CHICKEN, EGGS, CHORIZO, MILK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETER IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN BASMENT STORAGE INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
  3. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR ALONGSIDE MILK COOLER AND ROLLING CART STORING ONIONS ETC. IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLOOR.
  4. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING MECHANISM ON TOILET ROOM INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE SPACE WITH MISCELLANUES ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEAVTE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  6. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALELRGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 13, 2026CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 30, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 29, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 18, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Dec 8, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2020CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jun 16, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2016License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2016LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Brew Brew Coffee Lounge — questions

Did Brew Brew Coffee Lounge pass its last health inspection?
Brew Brew Coffee Lounge at 3832 W Diversey Ave was inspected on May 13, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 11 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Brew Brew Coffee Lounge?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING, CHICKEN, EGGS, CHORIZO, MILK.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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