Chicago Inspection: CAFE MUSTACHE — Fail

Chicago CDPH · October 7, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (9): 1. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate during time of inspection while preparing and serving tcs foods (milk, eggs, hummus, quinoa). instructed to p 2. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED: Observd internal panels of ice machine with accumulated build up of visible black and pink mold-like substance dripping onto ice used for human consumption. instructed to remove buildup, clean and san 3. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: Observed approximately 1 quart oat milk, 1 quart half and half, 1 quart milk stored in self serve containers on rolling cart in dining area at improper temperatures during time of inspection. noted te 4. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed duct tape on wall near handsink in prep area, mending surfaces of bar and on handles of cooling units. instructed to remove tape, repair surfaces to be smooth and easily cleanable and in good 5. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN: Observed internal surfaces of sliding door cooling unit in bar in need of cleaning. noted pooling of brown water and food debris floating throughout said unit. instructed to clean and maintain. (+4 more) Address: 2313-2315 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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