Cafe Cremerie
615 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of May 27, 2026
Cafe Cremerie was last inspected on May 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
May 27, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs items held at the stated improper temperatures inside prep coolers located in both first floor prep area and basement prep/dish area: yogurt at 50.9f, yogurt at 52.5f, and milk at 56.1f. Management discarded approximately 50lbs of product valued at approximately $200. Instructed to maintain all tcs items at or below 41f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed prep coolers in both upstairs and downstair prep areas containing tcs items, such as yogurt and milk, maintaining improper ambient temperatures. Upstairs prep cooler maintaining improper ambient temperature of 58.8f. Downstairs prep cooler maintaining improper ambient temperature of 47.8f. Both coolers tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to repair or replace both coolers and maintain coolers at 41f or lower ambient air temperature. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain metal stem thermometer on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site for checking utensil surface temperature in high temperature dish machine. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet at washbowl sink located in basement employee toilet room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken lid on covered trash receptacle in basement employee toilet room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed basement utility sink in need of repair, instructed to repair and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wall in basesment dry storage area chipped paint and bottom of wall breaking. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed painted concrete floors in basement dish / prep area paint is peeling. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwashing signage missing in both restrooms, and the basement dish area handwashing sink. Must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle (waste can with lid) inside unisex employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found a thick, black mold-like substance on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Must clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwashing signage missing in both restrooms, and the basement dish area handwashing sink. Must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Found waste water backing up at the floor drain near the hot-water dish machine when draining water at the three compartment sink. Instructed management to call a licensed plumber so that the drain no longer backs up waste water. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle (waste can with lid) inside unisex employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found a thick, black mold-like substance on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Must clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.