SIP & SAVOR COFFEE

528 E 43RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60653

Detailed inspection and closure history

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this facility last ordered closed?

This facility has no closure records in our database.

When was this facility last inspected?

The most recent inspection was on 04/22/2025 CONDITIONAL .

What violations were found?

  1. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
    OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT UNDERNEATH REAR UNUSED COUNTER TOP ALSO NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
  2.   and 9 other violation(s). See inspection history below for complete details.

Closure History

Inspection History

Violations

  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT UNDERNEATH REAR UNUSED COUNTER TOP ALSO NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED REAR NORTH SIDE RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
    Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUID UP.
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
    Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
    Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
    Inspector Comments: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  • INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROPER WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
  • NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: FLOORS AND SHELVING NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
  • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVE THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

Violations

  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT UNDERNEATH REAR UNUSED COUNTER TOP ALSO NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED REAR NORTH SIDE RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
    Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUID UP.
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
    Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
    Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
    Inspector Comments: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  • INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROPER WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
  • NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: FLOORS AND SHELVING NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
  • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVE THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

Raw Database Records

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 79
inspection_date 2025-04-22
standardized_result conditional_pass
original_result Pass w/ Conditions
Violation 1
violation_code 18.
violation_description NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
violation_comment OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT UNDERNEATH REAR UNUSED COUNTER TOP ALSO NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Violation 2
violation_code 18.
violation_description NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
violation_comment OBSERVED REAR NORTH SIDE RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
Violation 3
violation_code 33.
violation_description FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
violation_comment DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUID UP.
Violation 4
violation_code 34.
violation_description FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
violation_comment MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
Violation 5
violation_code 38.
violation_description VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
violation_comment DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
Violation 6
violation_code 43.
violation_description FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
violation_comment ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Violation 7
violation_code 38.
violation_description INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
violation_comment OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROPER WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
Violation 8
violation_code 49.
violation_description NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
violation_comment MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
Violation 9
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment FLOORS AND SHELVING NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
Violation 10
violation_code 60.
violation_description PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
violation_comment OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVE THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 79
inspection_date 2025-04-22
standardized_result conditional_pass
original_result Pass w/ Conditions
Violation 1
violation_code 18.
violation_description NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
violation_comment OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT UNDERNEATH REAR UNUSED COUNTER TOP ALSO NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Violation 2
violation_code 18.
violation_description NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
violation_comment OBSERVED REAR NORTH SIDE RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
Violation 3
violation_code 33.
violation_description FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
violation_comment DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUID UP.
Violation 4
violation_code 34.
violation_description FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
violation_comment MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
Violation 5
violation_code 38.
violation_description VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
violation_comment DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
Violation 6
violation_code 43.
violation_description FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
violation_comment ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Violation 7
violation_code 38.
violation_description INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
violation_comment OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROPER WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
Violation 8
violation_code 49.
violation_description NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
violation_comment MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
Violation 9
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment FLOORS AND SHELVING NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
Violation 10
violation_code 60.
violation_description PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
violation_comment OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVE THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

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