Inspection
Chicago Inspection: Cafe Central — Pass
Chicago CDPH · May 7, 2026
Result: Pass
Type: Restaurant
Risk: High
Violations (8):
1. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the rear prep/kitchen area and at the frontline handwashing sink. instructed to provide.
2. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. instructed to provide.
3. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY: Observed food items stored in 2 door refrigerator/cooler uncovered. instructed to provide food grade lids and/or covers to prevent contamination.
4. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY: Observed no splashguard between exposed handwashing sink and drainboard of 3 compartment sink in the kitchen/prep area and between the frontline/front prep area exposed handwashing sink and 3 compartm
5. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED: Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. instructed to store properly between usage.
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Address: 1437 W CHICAGO AVE
Source: Chicago CDPH · View original →
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