Oromo Cafe Bucktown

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 12, 2026 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food employee without hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed both unisex toiletroom receptacles without coverings. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 observed trash and unused facility equipment stored outside rear exit door in refuse area. Instructed to remove and maintain said enclosure.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed floors throughout front and rear prep/storage areas including walk in cooler in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed interior surfaces of cabinest located throughout front prep in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all coffee debris and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jan 7, 2026 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in use low temperature dish machine located in rear prep/dishwashing area sanitizing strength at 0ppm during time of inspection. Instructed to repair the machine to properly sanitize kitchenware/ utensils between 50-100ppm. Must maintain. Unit tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation. #7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food employee without hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed both unisex toiletroom receptacles without coverings. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed trash and unused facility equipment stored outside rear exit door in refuse area. Instructed to remove and maintain said enclosure.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout front and rear prep/storage areas including walk in cooler in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior surfaces of cabinest located throughout front prep in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all coffee debris and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Mar 13, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Foodhandlers not wearing hair restraint.must provide.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • 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

4. Apr 16, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Food containers not stored properly.must store inverted.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at 3 compartment sink areas.must clean

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Jun 30, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found the following tcs foods held at improper temperatures between 47.8 f and 54.1 f inside sandwich reach in cooler- cheese, cut tomatoes, beet hummus, diced cucumbers, goat spread. Instructed manager tcs foods must be held at 41.0 f or below if held cold. Priority violation 7-38-005. All said out of temperature tcs foods voluntarily discarded. Foods discarded weight- 9 lbs, valued at $150.00.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Found sandwich cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature at 54.1 f, found beet hummus, goat spread, etc. Inside said cooler also found milk cooler ambient air temperature at 60.0 f however milk cooler was empty. Instructed manager must repair both coolers, ambient air temperature must be 41.0f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

6. Mar 14, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 separate customers walk in with dogs inside of the restaurant to pick up food orders. Management instructed that only service animals are allowed inside of the restaurant. Priority foundation violation 7-40-060. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the dust buildup on the ventilation hood filters.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager present while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Premises serves coffee with milk and sandwiches. Management instructed to have a certified food manager present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Jun 24, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the ice machine.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

8. Sep 26, 2019 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SIDE PANEL ON ICE MACHINE.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND OVEN.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAININGS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Sep 13, 2019 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed sneeze guard at front service counter not tall enough "5ft." is needed it is only "4ft.1in.".for food protection. Must install and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on dish storage shelves.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged side panel on ice machine.worn door gaskets on 2- door prep coolers.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from fryer cabinet and oven,walk in cooler shelving units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid for garbage cans in unisex toilet rooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from walk in cooler walls & ceiling.must scrape and paint peeling paint in window sills in dining area and on wall near freezer in dry food storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must install missing wall bases throughout prep areas.must seal openings and gaps under front service counter customer side,gap under shelf above prep table in rear prep area,gaps at floor drains under rear dump sink & at wall & floor in same area,floor drain in center of floor in rear prep area near cooking equipment,floor tile at swinging door into front prep area,openings in ceilings in both toilet rooms.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debri build up in floor drain under 3- comp sink.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide adeqaute lighting above front service counter.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers trainings for all employees.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for all food managers.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Aug 30, 2019 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations