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Aglaia Coffee And Tea Company

925 W Chicago Ave

Last inspected Oct 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Aglaia Coffee And Tea Company last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 22, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Oct 21, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026.
Has Aglaia Coffee And Tea Company ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 21, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 22, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 9, 2026

Fail

10 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (MILK, SPINACH QUICHE, TUNA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HANDSINK INACCESSIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED HANDSINK BEING USED FOR RINSING, DUMPING AND STORING MILK FROTHING PITCHERS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDWASHING SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 OR MORE SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ON BOXES CONTAINING MATERIALS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON WALLS, ON COUNTERTOPS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CAKE AND COOKIE HOLDERS ON DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS WRAPPED IN PALSTIC STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING (SANDWICH PRESS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER, SHELVING UNITS, UNDER ALL COFFEE EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SPACE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS , CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING SPACE, HALLWASY LEADING O MAIN PREP AREA AND INSIDE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS FROM INSIDE MOP SINK IN ORDER TO ACCESS FOR USE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATION. DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 60Other

Official Wording

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625668 ON 10/21/25. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 4-204.112(B) 01/21/2026 No thermometer provided in main prep kitchen refrigerator; instructed to provide. 6-101.11 01/21/2026 Wall behind prep table at rear prep kitchen is not smooth or easily cleanable; instructed to provide a smooth, durable, easily cleanable surface. 2-102.13 10/21/2025 Manager needs to obtain allergen training certification INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 9, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 21, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

No certified food service manger on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, soup...) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

No thermometer provided in main prep kitchen refrigerator, Instructed to provide.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official Wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s Notes

Food container (salt ) not labeled in prep kitchen, Instructed to label.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

Wall behind prep table at rear prep kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable, Instructed to provide a smooth durable surface that's easily cleanable.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

manager needs to obtain allergen training certification

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source

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