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CONCERNS NOTED

FIRST SIP CAFE

1057 W ARGYLE ST, Chicago, IL 60640

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

62/100

Inspections

1

Last Inspected

Nov 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

3 total

other
267%
pest
133%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorOther

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (COFFEE DRINKS THAT CONTAIN MILKS, HEAVY CREAMS, ETC. AND EMPANADAS.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Code 2

MinorPest

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER ON THE INSIDE OF CAFE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.

Code 36

MinorOther

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF BASIC FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Code 57

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.