Lior's Cafe
10500 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628
Restaurant ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 8, 2026
Lior's Cafe was last inspected on January 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
January 8, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical5 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hand washing signage at the rear hand washing sink in the dish washing area. Instructed to provide and maintain a hand washing signage to all hand washing sinks.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: A fly trap hanging in the rear prep area. Instructed to remove, refrain from hanging pest control items in the food prep area and let the licensed pest control operator install any necessary devices.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: The can opener in the rear prep area with rust and food build up. Instructed to remove rust, food, clean/sanitize and maintain can opener.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: The lower surface of the prep table in the rear prep area with rust. Instructed to remove rust and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface that is rust free.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The lower surface of the cabinets, prep tables and shelves with dirt and food. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners, under/around the cooking/cooling equipment, sinks and dish machines in the prep and storage areas with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors. -walls around the cooking equipment and sinks with food splatter and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain walls.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge on site when tcs food prepared and served. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in front beverage area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water (52.3f) at hand washing sink in unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at hand washing sink. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed foil containers stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe on hand washing sink in kitchen and leaking valve on rear hot water tank in dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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 missing baseboards along walls in dishwashing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored on top of ice machine. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed glassware not inverted. Instructed to invert glasses after sanitizing and air drying. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing. Observed minor discoloration and cuts. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in prep area in need of cleaning along wall bases to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed the only handsink in the prep area in poor repair. The handle for hot water is completely stripped not allowing the water to be turned on and off. The water was turned off at the bottom. No other handsink available for handwashing in food prep area. Manager had sink repaired during the inspection. Hot and cold running water now available for proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation see violation #10
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed water connections for handsink that was removed from dish washing area. Handsink must be reinstalled for proper handling of clean utensils. Instructed manager to reinstall handsink and supply with soap, paper towels and proper handwashing signage. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored on top of ice machine. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed glassware not inverted. Instructed to invert glasses after sanitizing and air drying. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing. Observed minor discoloration and cuts. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in prep area in need of cleaning along wall bases to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical6 general1 paperwork 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 employee health policy on-site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain records on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during the inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with the required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed the soap dispensers at the handwashing sinks throughout the facility not working. Instructed to repair, or replace said dispensers, and maintain priority foundation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside refrigeration units throughout the facility, conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an opening at the bottom of the front entry door and the rear exit door. Instructed to rodent proof said doors and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the all gender toilet rooms on site. Instructed to provide and maintain a covered receptacle in both toilet rooms on site and maintain.
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: Observed no hooking device on site for hanging wet mops and maintenance tools. Instructed to provide and maintain said hooking devices.
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 a water leak in the ceiling at the front smoothie/coffee station. The water was leaking onto the food prep table in the said area. Instructed to repair and maintain said leak.
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 an opening in the wall on the right side of the mop sink. Instructed to seal the said hole to prevent potential harborage points for pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager on duty with no allergen training certificate. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.