Cafe 41
300 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Dec 24, 2025
Cafe 41 was last inspected on December 24, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
December 24, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 paperwork-
PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: at time of inspection no allergen awareness training certificate provided for city of chicago food service sanitation manager. Instructed to provide proof of allergen awareness training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EYE WASH STATION FAUCET ATTACHEMENT FROM HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINKS MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. CORRECTED ON SITE EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA REMOVED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: At time of inspection there was no power to the high temperature dish machine. Corrected on site 'held for inspection' tag placed on high temperature dish machine. Instructed once high temperature dish machine has been repaired and is sanitizing properly at a minimum temperature of 180f e-mail food@cityofchicago.org to request tag removal prior to using unit.( note: high temperature dish machine not in use at time of inspection.) priority violation 7-38-025 no citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs food, held at improper temperature of 59.2f. Observed cold tcs food salad, containing sliced tomatoes and chopped romaine, held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $5 weighing 1lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: At time of inspection no allergen awareness training certificate provided for city of chicago food service sanitation manager. Instructed to provide proof of allergen awareness training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in the employee washrooms on the 41st floor. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed plates and bowls in the storage room not inverted. Instructed management to invert plates and bowls after sanitizing and air drying.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for sanitary napkins in the women's washroom handicap accessible stall. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed 20 small flies located on the ceilings thru out the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended contacting pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine slot and soda nozzles with minor debris located in the cafeteria serving area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards that had deep cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Properly label all bulk food item containers in the dry goods storage closet.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found cracked ice scoop, instructed to use sound utensils.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Weak water pressure at dish machine area hand sink, instructe to provide under city pressure.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No hot and cold running water provided to the top loading yogurt and smoothie machines. Must provide.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Clean ice bins stored on the floor, instructed to store off floor on a clean surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Prep cooler door not closing tightly, instructed mgr to repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer at display coolers, instructed to provide and in the warmest part of cooler.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING THERMOMETER AT THE GRAB AND GO COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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