⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Oromo Cafe

4703 N Lincoln AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: Albany Park

License #: 2464339

14
Total Inspections
7
Passed
3
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 16, 2025 Inspection

June 16, 2025• Canvass• 14 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY F...(+13 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 20, 2024 Inspection

May 20, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HA...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 2, 2023 Inspection

June 2, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2576448 DATED MAY 26TH 2023 INSTRUCTE...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2023 Inspection

May 26, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE NOT CONSISTENTLY MAINTAINING PROPER FINAL RINSE SANITIZING TEMPERATURES. MACHINE FINAL RINSE SANITIZING T...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 26, 2022 Inspection

September 26, 2022• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 16, 2022 Inspection

May 16, 2022• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 12, 2020 Inspection

June 12, 2020• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (LIQUID MILK MIXTURES, SLICED FRUITS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 28, 2019 Inspection

October 28, 2019• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN TWO PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2017 Inspection

June 23, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed exposed wood throughout front cabinet interior areas. Also, observed exposed wood paneling abo...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 16, 2017 Inspection

June 16, 2017• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed black slimy residue in ice machine inner mechanical compartment. Instructed manager service, c...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 19, 2016 Inspection

December 19, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 20, 2016 Inspection

July 20, 2016• License• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no drain board attached to or near the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to provide ...

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Division: Food Protection Program

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