Pass

Cambden Foods Co.

5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of May 20, 2026

Cambden Foods Co. was last inspected on May 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

May 20, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers in need of effective hair restraints. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent in front counter area over 1-door fridge to have excessive dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacle in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sink. Instd to provide signage and maintain

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Rust accumulation on exterior of grease interceptor at 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove rust and maintain surface

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: NO TRASH RECEPTACLE AT REAR HANDWASH SINK. A receptacle shall be provided in each area of the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT or PREMISES where REFUSE is generated or commonly discarded

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle near hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacle in all areas where waste is commonly discarded.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  13. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: 2 turbo chef ovens (6.2kw each) in front prep area. Instd to provide proper ventilation.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.