Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Big Shoulders Coffee Works

1105 W Chicago Ave

Last inspected Jul 17, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Big Shoulders Coffee Works last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 17, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 1 inspection on record, from Jul 17, 2025 to Jul 17, 2025.
Has Big Shoulders Coffee Works ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 17, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Canvass

Jul 17, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

No hands washing sign in employees restroom, Instructed to provide.

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.

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

Live pottery plants placed above food production area, instructed to remove.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source

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