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First Sip Cafe

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DBA: First Sip Cafe

1057 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640

License #2563976โ€ขInspected 136 days ago
Current
0
Violations
25
Corrections
0
Inspections
7
Failures
1
Pests
1

Last Inspection

Nov 19, 2025Pass
No Violations

No Violations During This Inspection

Nearby Pest Activity

5 pest reports within 100ft in the last 2 years
  • flies!
    59ft away ยท 311 Chicago ยท 4mo ago
  • flies!
    59ft away ยท 311 Chicago ยท 5mo ago
  • roaches!
    20ft away ยท 311 ยท 10mo ago
  • flies!
    59ft away ยท 311 Chicago ยท 1y ago
  • roaches! dead
    39ft away ยท 311 ยท 1y ago

    Violation Categories

    ๐ŸงฝCleaning & Sanitation24
    ๐Ÿ—๏ธStructural Issues18
    ๐Ÿ€Pest Control12
    ๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature Control8
    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธEquipment & Utensils5
    ๐ŸšฐPlumbing / Water3

    Inspection Timeline

    Jan 15, 20253 violationsFailed
    Sep 3, 20241 violation ยท 2 correctionsPass
    Apr 22, 20245 violationsFailed
    Nov 8, 2023No violationsPass

    +7 more inspections available

    Inspection data sourced from official Chicago health department records.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Has First Sip Cafe passed its last health inspection?
    Yes, First Sip Cafe passed its most recent health inspection on November 19, 2025.
    How many health violations does First Sip Cafe have?
    First Sip Cafe has 25 total health violations across 7 inspections on record.
    How often is First Sip Cafe inspected?
    First Sip Cafe has been inspected 7 times. Health inspections in Chicago are conducted by the local health department, typically 1-3 times per year.
    Has First Sip Cafe ever failed a health inspection?
    Yes, First Sip Cafe has failed 1 out of 7 health inspections (14% failure rate). However, the restaurant passed its most recent inspection.
    Does First Sip Cafe have rats, cockroaches, or other pests?
    First Sip Cafe has 1 pest-related citation on record from health inspections. Specific findings include: 1 rodent finding (rats or mice).
    Is First Sip Cafe safe to eat at?
    First Sip Cafe passed its most recent health inspection on November 19, 2025. The restaurant has 25 total violations across 7 inspections. Check the full inspection history for details.

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