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Sheffield's Coffee

Restaurant

2250 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park

Aug 24, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

No handwashing sink in the dish washing area where staff handle dishes and food-contact items.

Key Findings

  • The rear dish washing room lacks a handwashing sink with hot and cold running water, soap, and paper towels.
  • Staff cannot properly wash hands in the area where the three-compartment dishwashing sink is located, creating a food safety hazard.
  • Inspector ordered installation of a compliant handwashing station that drains properly.

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 #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING ROOM WHERE THE DISHWASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT PROPERLY DRAINS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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Inspection History

Sheffield's Coffee has had 3 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 18, 2026.

Sep 18, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Aug 24, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

1 violation
Apr 22, 2026Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

3 violations