ERIE CAFE

536 W ERIE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60610

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

🚇 Nearest Transit: Grand (Blue Line)

License #: 37220

23
Total Inspections
12
Passed
3
Failed
8
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2025 Inspection

March 21, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATEWARE STORED FACE UP ON SHELVING IN PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN DIRECTLY UNDER A/C VENTS. INSTRUCTED ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 25, 2024 Inspection

July 25, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BASE TILE AT THE BANQUET BAR AREA RIGHT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BROKEN AND COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUC...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 23, 2023 Inspection

May 23, 2023• Complaint• 14 violations

Violation: 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS GARNISH PLATES OF READY-TO-EAT FOODS ON THE EXPEDITE LINE. FOOD...(+13 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 28, 2022 Inspection

November 28, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 12, 2021 Inspection

April 12, 2021• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, (PREP & TOILET ROOMS) INSTRUCTED TO MAI...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 1, 2019 Inspection

July 1, 2019• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO SCREEN DOOR FOR KITCHEN BACK DOOR WHILE IT WAS OPEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLOSED OR INSTALL A SCREEN DOOR.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 7, 2019 Inspection

February 7, 2019• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 21, 2018 Inspection

November 21, 2018• Complaint• 11 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND...(+10 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 22, 2018 Inspection

May 22, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed improper hygienic practice. Observed food handler slice ready to eat food, fr...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 7, 2017 Inspection

July 7, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR OF DESSERT COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GR...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 13, 2017 Inspection

June 13, 2017• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.1F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING BAKED POTATOES, PRIME RIB,...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2016 Inspection

March 21, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS SURFACES WITH DARK GROOVES/PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLA...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 12, 2015 Inspection

August 12, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE FRONT COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 5, 2015 Inspection

August 5, 2015• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM AND THRU-OUT SURFACE...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 12, 2015 Inspection

January 12, 2015• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN FRONT BAR...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 9, 2014 Inspection

June 9, 2014• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE COOKING STOVE AT THE KITCHEN TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 27, 2013 Inspection

September 27, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2013 Inspection

September 19, 2013• Canvass• 5 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: EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES. NO...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 18, 2012 Inspection

September 18, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 1, 2011 Inspection

November 1, 2011• Complaint-Fire• 6 violations

Violation: 7. WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Hand washing of all tableware and drinking utensils shall be accomplished by the use of warm water at a temperature of 110F to 120F co...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 18, 2011 Inspection

March 18, 2011• Canvass• 3 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...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 16, 2010 Inspection

June 16, 2010• Canvass• 3 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...(+2 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

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