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Quick Answers
When was Kopi, A Traveler's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on May 9, 2025. 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?
2 inspections on record, from May 14, 2024 to May 9, 2025.
Has Kopi, A Traveler's Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 14, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Canvass
May 9, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELVING UNITS BEHIND REGISTER WHERE CONDIMENTS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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, May 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 14, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (TURMERIC, SUGAR ETC)
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.
(3) TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE/TRASH BINS MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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 FLOOR TILE IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE) BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/LEVEL.
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.