Oud Coffee And Cafe

July 15, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-101.11 PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (EGGS, TURKEY, SAUSAGE, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN IT. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
code 3Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. CHICKEN STRIPS-49.6F.2LBS. GUACAMOLE-49.8F.2LBS. SLICED TURKEY-57.2F.1LB. ARUGULA-48.6F.1LBS. SAUSAGE-66.2F.The product WAS DISCARDED by the manager.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. APPX.7LBS. $35.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TABLE TOP COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 46.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
code 39
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINET, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT, AND FAN GUARD COVER.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: 5-103.11 OBSERVED LACK OF HOT RUNNING WATER, WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 74.5F-75.0F UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL HAND SINKS,3- COMPARTMENT & 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE AT LEAST 100.0°F AT HAND SINKS AND 110.0°F AT 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING. • 5-205.15 OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET MUST ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDER AND AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. • 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS. • 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND OVER MOP SINK. • 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS. • 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 10, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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