Pass

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

Pass

Result: Pass

1 paperwork
  • 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

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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

  9. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • 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.

    • 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.

  10. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • 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.

    • 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.

  12. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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.