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Cafe Central

Chicago Department of Public Health inspection history. 1437 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL.

Latest result
Pass
Last inspection
May 7, 2026
1 inspection on file · 5 total violations

Violations on last inspection

  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.

Full inspection history

May 7, 2026Pass
5 violations
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