Pass

Outdoor Cafe

3257 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 16, 2026

Outdoor Cafe was last inspected on April 16, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

April 16, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 paperwork
  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Sanitation manager with no allergen training.must provide.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 live roaches on prep area walls. Instructed manager must remove all roach activity by date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on walls in prep area. Must remove all dead insects and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles and broken cement under equipment in prep area.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink in prep area not accessible for handwashing.on top said sink, was stored a metal portable dish drain with clean metal cups and plastic containers.handwashing sink must available at all times for proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation :7-38-030(c),citation issued. Manager removed the portable dish drain to the three compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from february 23,2023,report#2471641 #51) 5-204.12 found no backflow prevention devices at espresso machine waterline.must provide where it can be located and serviced. #55) 6-201.11: found walls and ceiling not smooth and easy to clean at basement dry storage areas.must repair. Priority violation: 7-42-090.citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Waste pipe above the white chest freezer and disposable boxes of cups, lids etc. In basement area not encased.said pipes must be encased.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed scoop with no handle stored inside the bag of sugar .instructed to provide scoops with handle to scoop foods from bags

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bread stored inside grocerie plastic bags inside the reach in freezer.must provide a cleanable container with lid to store food items.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leaking faucet at three compartment sink.repair issue

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles and broken cement under equipment in prep area.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Debris on floor under shelves and behind equipment and along baseboard walls.clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found no paper towels at hand sink by coffee station.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-030c. Paper towels provided by the end of the inspection.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at espresso machine waterline.must provide where it can be located and serviced.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found walls and ceiling not smooth and easy to clean at basement dry storage areas.must repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor under shelving unit in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed basement storage area with clutter and items on floor. Instructed to organize basement storage area and keep items elveated off of floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor under shelving unit in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed assorted food items inside all cooling units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution on site. Priority foundation violatioan 7-38-005. Instructed the person in charge to provide a chemical test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solutions and maintain. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed basement storage area with clutter and items on floor. Instructed to organize basement storage area and keep items elveated off of floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, ham, milk, etc) priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Must ensure that a certified food manager is on the premises during all hours of operation while tcs foods are being prepared, handles and served. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink mineral build up inside of ice machine. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed card board boxes with cups inside stored on floors in basement. Must elevate off floors.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor water leak at hand washing faucet in prep area when water is being used. Must repair issue.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak coming from pipes underneath 3 compartment sink located in front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of dirt and grime on floors underneath 3 compartment sink and freezer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of black and pink slime on interior walls of ice machine used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize, produce and destroy three batches of ice, and maintain in good condition. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak coming from pipes underneath 3 compartment sink located in front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of dirt and grime on floors underneath 3 compartment sink and freezer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n)- no employee health policy. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11- no clean up procedure fior vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and provide cleaning supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12-backflow prevention device not located in the ice maker and mop sink. Instructed to install to be able to locate, serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114-unnecessary items in the basement not being used for 10 years) per owner.instructed to remove to prevent rodent/insects harborage

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11- cracked, broken floor tiles and damaged walls by the hand sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11- ventilation in the washroom not working. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13- all certified food service sanitation manager must obtain an allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No clean up procedure fior vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and provide cleaning supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of the ice maker, surfaces where water are coming from,with black moldy like substance. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize surfaces.ice are for human consumption. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: All ready to eat cooked foods must be labeled properly with name of the product and dated within 7 days. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located in the ice maker and mop sink. Instructed to install to be able to locate, serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items in the basement not being used for 10 years) per owner.instructed to remove to prevent rodent/insects harborage

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Cracked, broken floor tiles and damaged walls by the hand sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation in the washroom not working. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All certified food service sanitation manager must obtain an allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 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: Must not use cardboard as liner inside ice for consumption container in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Shelving for coffee flavorings found dirty. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior of the tall reach-in freezer dirty with ice and food debris accumulation. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors throughout kitchen, under and behind all coolers, under the sinks, shelving, with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain. All unnecessary articles such as bags of cement, must be removed from the food prep area and all other items stored elevated from the floors 6" or above.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide stoppers for the three compartment sink. Non commercial dish machine not being used at this time must be removed from the premises.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors underneath 3 compartment sink and area with dead roaches.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • 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: Noted over 5 live roaches at corner wall base and underneath refrigeration unit. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice build up at inside the chest freezer. Instructed to defrost clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors underneath 3 compartment sink and area with dead roaches.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted slow water drain at the bath room hand wash sink and hot water faucet of the kitchen hand wash sink.instructed to repair and maintain.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 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: Observed disposable forks stored improperly. Store all utensils with handles up to prevent contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors under 3 compartment sink unclean near grease trap. Clean floors in coners and behind all heavy equipment. Clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed only 1 sink stopper. Must provide 3 sink stoppers in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all dishes and utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed thermometer needed in small reach in cooler near 3 comp sink

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, front counter shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in kitchen prep area under bfront counter, 3 compartment sink had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  19. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: During inspection found a non-commercial type home whirlpool dish machine on premises.unable to test machine for proper rinse temperature of 180f and above or proper chemical concentration. Unit was tagged at this time. Unit cannot be used on premises. Must provide a commercial type dish washing machine on premises.do not remove tag from unit. Cdi. No citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken wall trim above the 3-comp sink so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky hot water faucet handle at the exposed hand sink next to the ice box freezer.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.