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NECESSARY & SUFFICIENT COFFEE

3624 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for NECESSARY & SUFFICIENT COFFEE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2637051

Location recorded for this inspection · NECESSARY & SUFFICIENT COFFEE · 3624 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPIDER AND COBWEBS IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ALL CABINETS AND PREP TABLE SPACES, INSIDE COOLING UNITS AS WELL AS FREEZERS, PREP TABLES IN FRONT AS WELL AS REAR PREP AREA, PASTRY CONTAINERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SAID SURFACES AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE SPACE IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ORGANIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE PROPERLY AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND UNDER ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

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Inspection history

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2636651

Location recorded for this inspection · NECESSARY & SUFFICIENT COFFEE · 3624 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING WITH MILK, AND HEAVY CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER AS REQUIRED WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPIDER AND COBWEBS IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT MAINTAINED WITH REQUIRED INFORMATION ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED ONE SERVICE REPORT FOR ENTIRE YEAR OF 2025 AND NO SERVICE REPORTS FOR CURRENT YEAR 2026. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 2 SERVICES PER YEAR AS REQUIRED PER CODE. FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGHT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE SPACE IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ORGANIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE PROPERLY AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND UNDER ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CABINETS AND PREP TABLE SPACES, INSIDE COOLING UNITS AS WELL AS FREEZERS, PREP TABLES IN FRONT AS WELL AS REAR PREP AREA, PASTRY CONTAINERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SAID SURFACES AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2602531

Location recorded for this inspection · NECESSARY & SUFFICIENT COFFEE · 3624 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT COFFEE STATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT UNDER DRAINAGE PIPING. MUST RELOCATE/COVER PIPING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(TOOLS, BIKE, ETC.)MUST REMOVE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2602074

Location recorded for this inspection · NECESSARY & SUFFICIENT COFFEE · 3624 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT COFFEE STATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 20 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF FRUIT FLIES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020C.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT UNDER DRAINAGE PIPING. MUST RELOCATE/COVER PIPING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(TOOLS, BIKE, ETC.)MUST REMOVE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2576235

Location recorded for this inspection · NECESSARY & SUFFICIENT COFFEE · 3624 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: WASHROOM COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2556269

Location recorded for this inspection · NECESSARY & SUFFICIENT COFFEE · 3624 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2472277

Location recorded for this inspection · NECESSARY & SUFFICIENT COFFEE · 3624 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE TOLIET ROOM TO HAVE SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION STORED IN THE UTLITY CLOSET THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2370333

Location recorded for this inspection · NECESSARY & SUFFICIENT COFFEE · 3624 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SIX QUICHES STORED IN THE PREP COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1# OF FOOD WORTH $25. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2312415

Location recorded for this inspection · NECESSARY & SUFFICIENT COFFEE · 3624 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING AT DRAIN UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2312069

Location recorded for this inspection · NECESSARY & SUFFICIENT COFFEE · 3624 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA,MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED NO FROZEN FOOD EQUIPMENT(CHEST FREEZER) ON SITE AT 0.0F .MUST PROVIDE FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY - NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO ITATION ISSUED)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO BARRIER FOR ENTRY INTO FOOD PREP AREA AND NO BARRIER AT ESPRESSO MACHINE & CUP STORAGE ON TOP AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST INSTALL A BARRIER FOR FOOD PROTECTION.OBSERVED MISSING WINDOW SCREENS FOR FRONT WALK UP SERVICE WINDOW.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOWER WALL BASES NEAR REAR DOOR .MUST REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING AT DRAIN UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2311493

Location recorded for this inspection · NECESSARY & SUFFICIENT COFFEE · 3624 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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