American Girl Cafe
845 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 13, 2026
American Girl Cafe was last inspected on July 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
July 13, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed one food manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have a valid food allergen training certficate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/food spills on shelves in cabinet under handwash sink at wait server area. Must clean shelves and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hands washing signs in staff restroom, Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Dust build-up noted on ceiling tiles above front prep line, Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: - observed the caulking by the dish machine peeling and with a black substance inside. Must replace and maintain caulking. -
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 (a)- observed no consumer advisory disclosure/reminder indicated on menu of raw/under cooked foods, for customer view. Informed manager that the disclosure/reminder statement and indicator must be in plain view of the customer, indicated on menu of raw/under cooked foods. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory signage, disclosure/reminder indicated. Maintain at all times. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop and holder at main ice maker not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Slow drainage at dish washing area floor drain, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 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: Replace stained deep grooved cutting boards in the rear prep.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Rust buildup on the bottom shelf under the exposed hand sink at the coffee station near the bathroom. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the wall on the side of the front coffee station to remove the liquid splatter and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining handsink for the handsink on the food line. Instructed to contact a plumber to repair sink and maintain.
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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: Remove ice build up in reach in coolers as needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in the dishwashing area and keep dry.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 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: Exposed tablewares must be protected, ie: covered/wrapped.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.