What is Emerald City Coffee's health inspection score?

Emerald City Coffee has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Emerald City Coffee last inspected?

Emerald City Coffee was last inspected on June 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Emerald City Coffee have?

Emerald City Coffee has 29 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Emerald City Coffee safe to eat at?

Yes, Emerald City Coffee has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Emerald City Coffee serve?

Emerald City Coffee serves Coffee cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Emerald City Coffee

Name: Emerald City Coffee
Address: 1224 W WILSON AVE, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 85

1224 W WILSON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

Coffee•Uptown

Ranked #127 of 751 in Uptown

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jun 11, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Mar 2024

2 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Mar

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE PREP COOLER. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARD WITH DEAD INSECTS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF INTERIOR TOILET BOWL INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. -------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN STANDING COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND STANDING GLASS DOOR COOLERS ON SIDE. ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETER PRESENT IN INTERIOR.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED AND TORN GASKETS ON STANDING COOLER AND STANDING FREEZER IN BACK BY WINDOW. REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19 OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR TO REAR BATHROOM REMAINED OPEN. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS TO ALL BATHROOM FACILITIES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA AND STORAGE AREA FREE AND CLEAR OF ALL UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED ITEMS.

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN STANDING COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND STANDING GLASS DOOR COOLERS ON SIDE. ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETER PRESENT IN INTERIOR.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
WRITE THE COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS ON ALL STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE EASILY IDENTIFIABLE.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND TORN GASKETS ON STANDING COOLER AND STANDING FREEZER IN BACK BY WINDOW. REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT, REACH IN COOLERS, DRY STORAGE BINS, AND SHELVES. MAINTAIN AREAS CLEAN OF FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN FRONT. COS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR TO REAR BATHROOM REMAINED OPEN. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS TO ALL BATHROOM FACILITIES.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LEAF CLUTTER BUILD UP IN DUMPSTER AREA. MAINTAIN AREA CLEAR OF DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WEBS, DUST BUILD UP, FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILINGS, WINDOW SILLS, AND WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR HALL AND PREP AREA. MAINTAIN AREAS FREE AND CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA AND STORAGE AREA FREE AND CLEAR OF ALL UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED ITEMS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #25722539 ISSUED ON 03-09-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #49 - OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES #55 - OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−26 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING IN THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REAR PREP AREA STAND UP LEFT SIDE 1-DOOR STAND UP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON REAR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AND CONDENSERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE BASEMENT FLOOR IS LITTERED/CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−11 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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