Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Rogers Park Taproom & Coffee House

1615 W Howard St

Last inspected Jan 29, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Rogers Park Taproom & Coffee House last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 29, 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?: 3 inspections on record, from Mar 19, 2024 to Jan 29, 2025.
Has Rogers Park Taproom & Coffee House ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 19, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Jan 29, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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

REMOVED EXCESS COFFEE BEANS FROM FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUTER.DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, ALSO ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR AT SAME 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Mar 22, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s Notes

ADDITIONAL SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER(BAR/SERVING AREA) AND HANDWASHING SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 22, 2024 · Original Source

License

Mar 19, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s Notes

ADDITIONAL SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER(BAR/SERVING AREA) AND HANDWASHING SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

THREE BRICKS AND A PIECE OF CARDBOARD HOLDING UP DRAIN PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FRONT PREP/REAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN,OR TO KNOW LOCATION.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source