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The Coffee Studio

Restaurant

5628 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660

Andersonville

Jul 28, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Health inspector found over 15 flying insects in the dish washing area and backed-up wastewater in the sink.

Key Findings

  • More than 15 flying insects spotted on walls, shelves, ceiling and equipment in the rear dish washing area; pest control treatment required.
  • Wastewater backing up into the 3-compartment sink with dirt, grease, and food particles when drained.
  • Non-working hot water faucet at the front prep area sink used for drinks and smoothies.
  • Leaking faucet at the 3-compartment sink, plus dirty and wet floors throughout the dish washing and prep areas.

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

NOTED OVER 15 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector's Notes:

NOTED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE MIXING OF ASSORTED DRINKS AND SMOOTHIES ARE MADE WITH A NON WORKING FAUCET FOR THE HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET FOR THE HOT RUNNING WATER.

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Inspection History

The Coffee Studio has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 43% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 30, 2026.

Jul 30, 2026Pass

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

2 violations
Jul 28, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Dec 4, 2024Pass

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