⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Cafe Central

1437 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: West Town

License #: 2204097

16
Total Inspections
10
Passed
5
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2025 Inspection

April 24, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE OUTSIDE DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE PIPES BENEATH THE SINK AND EXTERIOR OF ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2025 Inspection

April 17, 2025• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED BEEF STEW AT 44-57F, POTATO PUREE AT 44F, AND ROOT VEGET...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2024 Inspection

June 21, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE OF THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC ALONG THE OUTSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR FRE...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 18, 2024 Inspection

June 18, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE OF THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC ALONG THE OUTSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR FR...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2024 Inspection

June 7, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 29, 2023 Inspection

November 29, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED T...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 22, 2023 Inspection

November 22, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 22, 2022 Inspection

April 22, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RENEW EVERY 3 YEARS.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 2, 2019 Inspection

July 2, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2018 Inspection

August 28, 2018• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WIL...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 5, 2017 Inspection

October 5, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT FRYER AND THE SIDE OF THE LARGE BURNERS TO...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 13, 2016 Inspection

October 13, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA....(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 10, 2015 Inspection

June 10, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 17, 2014 Inspection

March 17, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD IN CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ADVISED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 15, 2013 Inspection

January 15, 2013• License Re-Inspection• 11 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods in cooler and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foo...(+10 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2013 Inspection

January 9, 2013• License• 13 violations

Violation: 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Low temp dishmachine not proper...(+12 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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