⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

CAFECITO

26 E CONGRESS PKWY, CHICAGO, IL 60605

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: Hyde Park

License #: 1914557

25
Total Inspections
14
Passed
6
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 9, 2025 Inspection

October 9, 2025• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:30AM TO 9:35AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,BEEF WERE PREPARED. AT 9:35AM CERTIFIED MANAGER GLOR...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 15, 2024 Inspection

July 15, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR R...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 2, 2024 Inspection

July 2, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR R...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 15, 2023 Inspection

August 15, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE ICE MAKER ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZ(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 8, 2023 Inspection

August 8, 2023• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE ICE MAKER ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZ(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 8, 2022 Inspection

July 8, 2022• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY F...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 9, 2021 Inspection

February 9, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AROUND THE CONDENSER FOR THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 13, 2019 Inspection

December 13, 2019• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE....(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 14, 2018 Inspection

June 14, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEAT, COOKED PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FO...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2018 Inspection

June 7, 2018• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 1 PREP COOLER UNIT AND AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F AND A REACH IN SALAD COOLER AT 58F, BOTH WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INS...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2017 Inspection

May 26, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 19, 2016 Inspection

July 19, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE F...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 15, 2015 Inspection

October 15, 2015• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (VARIOUS SANDWICHES AND SALADS). INST...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 2, 2015 Inspection

June 2, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. AT THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 5, 2014 Inspection

December 5, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2014 Inspection

February 10, 2014• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL MULTI USE UTENSIL/DISPOSABLES MUST ALL BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITARY AREA ...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 13, 2013 Inspection

August 13, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 21, 2013 Inspection

May 21, 2013• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LID AT ICE MACHINE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 29, 2012 Inspection

October 29, 2012• Consultation• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Correct By: Friday, January 04, 2013 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAC...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 11, 2012 Inspection

October 11, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER OF DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 4, 2012 Inspection

October 4, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN BATHROOM UNDER SINK,ALSO ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 3, 2011 Inspection

August 3, 2011• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 25, 2011 Inspection

February 25, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2010 Inspection

April 8, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection ...(+1 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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