PASS Risk 1 (High)

Iguana Cafe Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Iguana Cafe 517-519 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60642 Restaurant
September 25, 2025 Complaint License #1092172
1
Total Violations
1
Critical

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on September 25, 2025. The inspection type was "Complaint" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 1 violation during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violation Categories

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

1
Violation #6
CRITICAL
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: Observed employee eating in kitchen food production area, instructed not to eat in kitchen.
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

Health Department Information

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