PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

WEREWOLF COFFEE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WEREWOLF COFFEE 1765 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60642 Restaurant
November 3, 2025 Canvass License #2671468
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 3, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

2
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: No thermometer in hot holding box, Instructed to provide.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: No thermometer in hot holding box, Instructed to provide.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections