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Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Cosi

33 N Dearborn St, Chicago 60602 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Feb 10, 2026

30

Inspections on record

14

Times passed

6

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 10, 2026

  1. #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
  2. #43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF READY TO EAT DRY GOODS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN PROPER MANNER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
  3. #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-204.118 : OBSERVED DETERGENT AND SANITIZER HOSES TO LONG DOWN INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER MUST MAKE SHORTER TO PREVENT BACKFLOW SIPHONAGE.
  4. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DUST FROM ALL USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,ROLLING CARTS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE
  5. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR OUTSIDE OF STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND BASE OF GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMP SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  7. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
  8. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP & DIRT FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
  9. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
  10. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Feb 10, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 26, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 27, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 19, 2023Suspected Food PoisoningFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2023CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 16, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 12, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
May 5, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 28, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 31, 2018ConsultationPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 27, 2018CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 29, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 27, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2017CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2015CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 26, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 12, 2013Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 3, 2013CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 17, 2012ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 25, 2011ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 24, 2011Short Form Fire-ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2011CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 1, 2010CanvassPassRisk 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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Cosi — questions

Did Cosi pass its last health inspection?
Cosi at 33 N Dearborn St was inspected on Feb 10, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 30 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Cosi?
The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
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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