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Quick Answers
When was Espressamente Illy/Cityfront Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 15, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Oct 3, 2023 to Jan 15, 2026.
Has Espressamente Illy/Cityfront Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 3, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAPS AT REVOLVING DOOR SWEEPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF REVOLVING DOOR SWEEPS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 8, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE SAID ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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.
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAPS AT REVOLVING DOOR SWEEPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF REVOLVING DOOR SWEEPS.
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.
COFFEE PREP AREA 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 3, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DAIRY COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBIS.
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.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE CITYFRONT CAFE AND IN SHARED KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 3, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 3, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s Notes
Food handler with long beard, instructed to wear a beard restraint when handling open foods.
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.