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CAFE MUSTACHE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CAFE MUSTACHE 2313-2315 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO 60647 Restaurant
June 20, 2025 Canvass License #2378811
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT NORTHEAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORE ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINER FOR HOLDING IN BETWEEN USE.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. NOTED SMALL ITEMS ON THE FLOORS IN EQUIPMENT CLOSET, HALLWAY TO WASHROOMS, DJ BOOTH, AND MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ALL KEPT ITEMS SHALL BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. NOTED SMALL ITEMS ON THE FLOORS IN EQUIPMENT CLOSET, HALLWAY TO WASHROOMS, DJ BOOTH, AND MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ALL KEPT ITEMS SHALL BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections