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Aura Coffee / Roastery Eatery

Restaurant

2833 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

Jul 15, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Inspector found small flies in food prep area and multiple critical handwashing violations including missing hot water.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • No consumer advisory on menu for raw or undercooked foods; must add warning labels and footnotes.
  • Approximately 15 small flies observed in rear prep and dish area; pest control consultation required.
  • Rear prep handwashing sink had no hot water, HVAC condensate draining directly into it, and no paper towels.
  • Ready-to-eat foods like roast beef and smoked salmon not date marked; must label with use dates.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #25 — CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: ""ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS"" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT READS: ""CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS."" (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection History

Aura Coffee / Roastery Eatery has had 5 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 22, 2026.

Jul 22, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

7 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 17, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

10 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 15, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

20 violations