As of 2026-08-31, Pedestrian Coffee failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Pedestrian Coffee

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2642 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Logan Square · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-08-31

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Violations at most recent inspection

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SMOKED SALMON CREAM CHEESE SANDWICHES, COFFEE BEVERAGES WITH MILK ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION; FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

priority violation

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS NEAR THE PASTRIES AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ON THE SOUTH WALLS OF THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING TEST KITS ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2609378 DATED:12/18/2024 #45---4-903.11(A;C): **C** Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles- Storing OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ITEMS IN ORIGINAL BOXES AND PACKAGING (NAPKINS, PLASTIC CUPS, PLASTIC LIDS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STAIRWAY AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-USE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 9/8/2026.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

OBSERVED LIVE POTTERY PLANTS STORED ON SHELF IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

core violation

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

core violation

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS, STORAGE SHELFS AND INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF SINK CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA, SIDES OF ICE MAKER AND STORAGE RACKS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

core violation

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

core violation

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT REAR PREP/DSHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR SAID LIGHT FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20261 inspection

Aug 31Customer complaintFAIL

20241 inspection

Dec 18Routine inspectionPASS

Pedestrian Coffee health inspection FAQ

Has Pedestrian Coffee passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Pedestrian Coffee failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-08-31. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Pedestrian Coffee have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 10 violations at Pedestrian Coffee's most recent inspection on 2026-08-31, including 5 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Pedestrian Coffee last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Pedestrian Coffee was last inspected on 2026-08-31. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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